My two favorite quotes:

The FAA’s minimum historically is for a pilot to have 2,000 to 2,500 hours in order to apply for a job flying for a carrier.

I was unaware that the FAA set hiring minimums.

Big Sky requires 450 hours and is partnered with Delta.

When that article was published, Big Sky was no longer operating. I guess reporting the news is kind of like reporting the weather: you don't actually have to know what you're doing!