I’m glad they bumped it to 1500. Someone fresh out of flight training with 250 hours doesn’t have much self worth. When you’re spending 300$ for an hour flight, you’ll pretty much work for free, and some people actually pay to work. Now that you have 1500 hours you’ll place more effort in determining if a certain employer is a viable option. That thought process then forces the airlines or anyone hiring pilots to step up their game in regards to pay and QOL. And honestly, being a CFI for two years (or 1000 dual given) should be required by the FAA to hold any 121 or 135 position. Being a CFI solidifies so much knowledge and it gives you the opportunity to fix problems on a daily basis like a student trying to nose dive on flare. I have flown with many CFI pilots and non CFI pilots and there is typically a huge difference.