I think that there is demand enough that they need both types of applicants. If the stated mins are true i think a 172 capt with 1000/60 should be just fine at any of those places.

Cessna 172's have captains?

My airline hired a 47 year old, not all that uncommon at all. The decision to what airline you go to is an extremely important one in my opinion. Depending on how upgrade times ebb and flow over the years, you may find that whatever regional you hop on with, becomes your career airline. Pick wisely, as you may be unhappy with going with the first carrier at 250 TT / 25 ME that you can get into.

Alright Herc so I guess I built the Cessna 172 captain thing up a bit. I am also the master of my parents basement, Grand Master of the T.V. remote. (when my dad is not around) Just making the meaningless sound meaningful to prepare for my career as a regional FO. There in the right seat of something bigger than a C-172 I will be the transporter of souls at $19 per hour. Gotta keep the self-esteeme up somehow!

Thanks for the vote of confidence mccube5 "Keep on Keepin On!"

Where did you get your ratings, Great Dane? CWU?

Yes, I did indeed get my ratings from CWU, and now you have intrigued me as to why you ask good sir?

Got a student pulling me out the door have a dandy of a day!

I grew up in Wenatchee and live in Spokane. Just wondering where you flew at. You have enough posts now that you should be able to PM, but I don't see a PM link for you. Send me an email when you get the chance. It's my screen name at hotmail.