Keep doing that but 2000 hrs of 172 won’t get much further than 1500.

you need to network.

The advice i got in 1996 was to move someplace like HPN and instruct there. Get to know the guys flying king airs and citations and make it known you’re looking. Something will come your way.

if your current gig is a non-towered field churning out foreign students you gotta go where you can meet people.

also drive around to local airports, talk to line guys and desk girls. The people who move the fuel know where the action is. Bring them cookies and business cards.

you should look at piston opportunities. Cape Air, private owners etc