I am fully aware (by experience) that there is a vast experience gap between 300 hour wet-commercial and a 1500 CFI/MEI. But this guy has a point...I think any of us would have taken a job at 300 hours if available. But hopefully not at mesa/gojet...

Personally I think both CA's and FO's should have an ATP. But I would have a lot higher comfort level with a 30 year-old 300 hour pilot, as opposed to a 20 year-old.