I agree with what everyone else is saying...people do get hired below mins and you should definately send your resumes out. Just to reiterate...the competitive minimums are usually higher. Some places will pick you up with lower time, it's kind of a crap shoot. Also, Chautauqua won't budge on mins either in addition to Sky West. I wasn't saying don't try...just trying to give you reasons as to why you may not hear from them if you do apply.