Originally Posted by
Skycap876
I think 4,000 hours to take command of a 110 million aircraft, is more than appropriate not only for demonstrating patience and commitment, but building critical experience.
Command is Command.
Tell your story to a regional turboprop CA with 2000 hours total time flying 8 legs/day and see what they have to say about it. I would argue that their job is way harder than hours. (I was once one of them.)
But for the love of the 8 lb 6 oz baby Jesus, don't tell Sully that!