Originally Posted by
GlobeTreker
Do yourself a favor and apply at Expressjet now. Flying the jet takes more skill than a turboprop and it will better prepare you for a job at the majors. If you were a recruiter at Delta who would you rather hire, a pilot of an antiquated dangerous turbo prop or a jet pilot?
Having types in turboprops, and one jet. That is a load of crap. A monkey can fly a jet, it does everything for you. I know numerous folks who got hired with prop pic time. It's a fact most regionals operate jets now a days, but prop time won't limit you. Experience in both doesn't hurt either.