The new DCA website cracks me up. They got a link on the home page that says "Five steps to becoming an airline pilot". I was guessing the first one might be to get your private license? How wrong I was....the first step, according to DCA, to become an airline, is to download their marketing video. No kidding.

 

Yea even with the DC-9 type. Due to continued expansion Colgan needs to hire guys who can be captain's in 12 to 18 months. The insurance mins right now are about 2200 TT with 1000 in type for captain upgrade. There are many factors in the hiring process - insurance mins are just one of them. The DC-9 type is nice, but not necessary. Colgan does occansionally hire some low time guys from good programs, but they have too many right now. Also, at the moment, they are getting very good candidates with 800 plus hours or more, in part due to the quick upgrades.

 

I think as others have pointed out there are no regional airlines that hire F/O's off the street with that low time. After looking at the CAPT web site I was surprised they don't have an agreement at a regional to place program graduates, or AT LEAST provide an interview at regional airlines.

Also, I would take exception to the this this blurb from the ERAU web site:

Highlighting that is not a jab at you, I just think it's a bit disingenuous to advertise something like that without an agreement to ensure that you ARE competitive at an airline.

OK, so your strengths:

You are no doubt trainable, you have a the jet type rating and 4 year degree, however, this is offset by the lack of experience. While the lack of experience is not a reflection on your intellect or proficiency, insurance companies make the rules.

If I were looking for some quick flight time, I'd be looking in the Anchorage an d the Fairbanks papers for pilot positions as "the season" is getting near. Also, as others have suggested, get that CFI and build some time.

Best of Luck!