Sure it sucks having to get 3000 hours before moving to a regional. If the oppurtunity is there to start with one at 500 hours, anyone would do it. There is no historical constant for hiring.

Maybe we are forgetting that times change. Take a look back to the 60's when guys were getting hired with a Private pilot's license and 300 hours at majors! Why don't you go **** and moan to them too??

Don't get me wrong, I have all the respect in the world for guys that are working their way up. But to get mad at someone getting in earlier is just not right.

There is also the pay debate. Everyone talks about how terrible it is to accept a job as a pilot for low pay. So... should someone plan on instructing, building hours, flying crap 135, then moving on to regionals which equates to 10+ years of possible low pay?

or

Accept a regional job with low hours with the potential to move up to decent pay a lot sooner?