Okay, I was not inferring that Comair doesn't like ATP grads, I was simply pointing out that in the example given in a previous post, that the example interviewee from ATP did not meet the minimum time requirments for Comair. Comair hires pilots other than DCA grads. DCA can't supply enough grads to fill slots. One reason is that not all grads want to fly for Comair(current wait for class is 6 months), and another is that the amount of instructors who complete their 800 hrs of dual given, is sporatic and not constant. You might have one instructor complete his time in June and their might be eight in July.
Comair drops their minimums for DCA grads because they own the school. ASA is firm on their minimums, Chautauqua is flexible, depending on how many slots they have open. I'm waiting to see some feedback as far as the new 10 plus 4 program with Trans States.
If you want to know minimum time requirements for regionals go their websites employment pages and they're usulally listed. If you know someone who is flying for one, even better. They might know a change before it's posted on their website.
As far as what best route to take, depends on you. You need to go visit each school and ask questions All routes,(except PFT) are good as far as getting you in the right seat of an RJ As long as you put in the time and effort and set your mind to it, you'll get there. I found out that it doesn't what school you went to, it's who you know that will help you land that interview. Like Doug and the other senior guys say, "NETWORK, NETWORK NETWORK!" That's the key.