I threw applications to the wind in spring 2018 never thinking anyone would call me until I had a resume. I was in total shock to receive the CJO less than two months later. A new hire buddy at Spirit (previous regional FO, zero 121 PIC) is already gone to fly the triangle-painted tails.

If you have any interest at all in working for an airline, apply. Then keep working on being a better candidate. But absolutely don't wait to apply.