Originally Posted by Dash8Guy

Greetings,

I am 20 years old and a freshman in college with my commercial me/se with instrument on both. I currently have 280/60 hours. My original plan when i started my training was to get my certificates and ratings, then go to school and build time. After school was over, I would begin CFI'ing to gain the necessary hours to apply to the regionals. Well I have accomplished all my training except for the CFI. However, seeing all of these airlines minimums dropping, I get the sense that if I don't act now and begin applying to them, I may make a horrible career mistake. Meaning that I will miss this great chance to become hired and gain seniority and hours compared to waiting five years in college and only gaining about 80 hours in the process. I'm afraid if I wait to start applying until after I get my 4 year degree that the hiring may become a lot more strict with high minimums like the past. I know that there are people right now flying for the regionals doing the online degree courses.

So I guess I just need some input from you pilots out there flying for the regionals. What would you do or suggest?

Any and all suggestions, advice or whatever is welcome! Hit me with it!