Personally, to me, multi time just gets you the interview. You've either got "it" or you don't. Most have "it". The Colgan captain didn't have "it". I think most airlines are having some trouble filling classes with qualified folks so find yourself a friend at a regional to give you an internal rec. and I bet you'll get in. I know alot of people who started flying jets with 50 multi time but they had what it takes and all did and still do very well. Just because someone has done a lot of simulated engine failures in seminoles for 200 hours doesn't make him/her a better pilot than someone who did the multi ratings in minimum time and built a few hours after.