[TomGuy]

Accdg to on Peter Johnson on FoxNews, there seems to be some discrepancy:

Some sources say the co-pilot only had 600 hours of training, but to received the FAA recognition would require substantially more experience.

[ConservativeInPA]

aviation-business-gazette.com seems like a legit site. It has advertising from real businesses. I doubt if they wouldn't print something in Sept. 2013 about the co-pilot that wasn't true.

Anyways, Peter Johnson is an ignorant, liberal a-hole with a below average IQ. He also acts like a fem. (You can ask me what I really think of him, if you like.)

[Vermont Lt]

600 hours in that aircraft type.

Not 600 hours of total flight time.

[Hulka]

For an FAA ATP you must have 1500hrs.

With 600 hrs he can be an FAA rated commercial pilot, instrument-rated.

Major US carriers won't usually even talk to you until you have an ATP.

The young guys flying the little commuter airlines usually have a commercial instrument ticket and are building up their hours and experience so they can eventually earn an ATP and move to the majors.