Originally Posted by BlueScholar

The minimums have never changed. The minimum qualifications are 1500 hours, full ATP, english proficiency and a 1st class medical. The desired hours have gone up but that should have zero bearing on whether you apply or not. 1,500 hours in the space shuttle will probably be enough. 2 DUI's and 5 checkride busts probably will require more hours to make up for it. Nobody knows the secret formula. Apply, boost your resume, update your apps and hope for the best.