"I can tell you this though. My experience level drastically improved from 500 hours to 1200 hours." You will gain more experience, however the govt wants and will get a basic min for anyone wishing to become Part 121 qual'd. I believe having an ATP is not too much to ask. Do not give up, it will be a least 12 months before furloughs are back, then new hiring will begin, 300 hours can go fast.