Originally Posted by AftaMEI

Just adding to your list of other deal breakers before the interview:
-Current First class medical, if you apply with a first class from 2 yrs ago that will be a quick denial.
-Restricted Radiotelephone (RR) license.
-Instrument Current.

The RR license is easy to get, google it pay 60 bucks and get your number from the same website the next day. Same as for a medical just take a few hours out of your day to get it.
These items must all be current prior to applying. Keep in mind that they do go back to your original application to look for discrepancies. On that note don't put that you have 800 hours when you apply when you actually have 780 because they will go back to verify that you did have the hours you stated when you applied.

As for hiring at minimums. I was hired and started march 28th applying at 805/200. Started AE with about 850 TT. Now just need another 2150 before I can upgrade to captain, but it will be about 3-5 yrs before my senority number is called for an upgrade.