Originally Posted by Walkeraviator

I wouldn't like to preface this post with "don't shoot the messenger".... I was told that guys with 1000 hours in type should have 4000TT to apply as a direct entry Captain. Guys with no time who have recently been hired have 7k-8k TT and multiple types in similar aircraft flown under 121. Their real target audience is XJT guys who are looking at another 6-8 years to upgrade with 1000+ hours in the right seat of the plane.