Originally Posted by Excel

Why is everyone so enamoured with the ATP requirement. Even if it becomes law tomorrow, how long do you think it will take for it to have an actual effect on hiring?
Lets look at it hypothetically. MAYBE in 2010 regionals will start recalling pilots. So I am guessing that most people aggree that there wont be any real hiring off the street till 2011-2012? And who will be the first to get hired? Most likely the Ameriflight types who have a couple thousand hours flying 135 in piston twins. So lets say 2013 before the CFI types get a call, and by then (thats 4 years from now) many of them should have at least 1500 hours anyways.
My point is, wether this becomes law or not, A perspective student today must accept that he/she will need a MINIMUM of 1500 hours before getting an interview. The ATP requirement will not, in my opinion, have an effect on the industry for at least 6-7 years from now.