I currently meet every single minimum for the ATP except for total time which I'm sitting at 1335 with 500 multi-turbine. I went to school and earned my bachelor's degree in aviation. Two years after graduating, the university was approved for the R-ATP.

Now, only thing is that I completed my commercial multi under part 61. So most tell me that I don't qualify for the R-ATP. But Part 61.160(c)(3)(ii) states:

"The required flight training was completed as part of an approved part 141 curriculum at the institution of higher education OR at a part 141 pilot school that has a written training agreement under §141.26 of this chapter with the institution of higher education"

So, my commercial multi training was done at a 141 pilot school that has a written training agreement.

Other than just this, I meet everything else.

I'm assuming that most will say to fly to 1500 since i'm so close but my current job is seasonal so flying is about to slow down dramatically and I don't want to wait any longer than I have to.

So, I have two questions,

1. Do I qualify for the R-ATP?

2. If I don't qualify, should I apply for the regionals now with my currently experience or wait until i reach my 1500?

(places like PSA only require 1300 to interview but i'd like to have a chance for a base on the west side of the country)