How long is training at Ameriflight? The time it takes to get trained up to fly the line could be used to build total time. It's only a 300 hr difference and if he has what ever the multi mins are, building extra multi time just doesn't matter in this economy.
It's crazy the see the difference from 15-20 years ago. Went from next to impossible to get a regional job (even an PFT places) to airlines begging for pilots to come abord.