Assuming that the title is correct, it is a bit concerning: Republic Seeks 1500-Hour Rule Exemption (referring to the status of Republic). There are four pathways to the restricted-ATP from 750 to 1500 hrs. (total) – all are covered in FAR 61.160. If true for Republic, why can’t they find qualitied pilots with 750, 1000 and 1250 hrs.? Seems that they are only seeing the 1500 hrs. applicants.
Furthermore, this statement is misleading: Right now, the main exemption to the so-called 1500-hour rule is one that allows military pilots to get an ATP at 750 hours. While true for military pilots, it is not it does not consider 1000 and 1250 hr. options. See FAR 61.160.