Phoenix21, are you saying I should get an actual FAA check ride in instrument flight? Or just get a refresher course? I'd rather not subject myself to an FAA check ride if I can avoid it. The last thing I need is another blemish, and I've heard some FAA check airman can be inconsistent in their grading criteria. Would getting some instrument sim time from a reputable company/course suffice?
Also, I believe there is a flying club at my base. I'll check on this, and if there is then I'm going to start flying with them very soon. I have several friends with their own airplanes that I could fly in, but I'm not sure the airlines would view GA piston time as anything useful. Any inputs on this?