Check this out...they can't even get this right.....
How many hours of flying experiences does a pilot need to fly for a regional airplane?
Every commercial airline pilot, for a regional airline or a major airline, must have at least 1,500 hours of flying experience serve as the pilot in command on any flight, as mandated by FAA regulations. The FAA also mandates that all first officers must have at least 250 hours of experience serving as the pilot in command on cross-country flights.
FAQ One Level of Safety
This was written by someone who doesn't have a clue what they are writing about. Must have been Cohan himself.