Since we will be operating both aircraft types you can expect to see new hires go to both. The odds are stacked in favor of the jet, but some will be on the Saab no doubt about it.

Be aware of the following to help you understand how it works here:
All new hires are subject to a 3 year equipment freeze. However the freeze shall not prevent you from upgrading before the 3 year limit. If, after 3 years, you have NOT had the opportunity to upgrade, you can switch equipment (if you so desire) and then will be subject to a Seat (status) lock of 24 months.

Since upgrade time will be dropping with the addition of these new aircraft, very few existing Saab FO's will make the bid to the Jet so as to avoid being seat locked for 24 months. This is why the new hires will see a majority of the jet slots. However, as people continue to leave for greener pastures, there will be Saab openings as well.

During any interview, especially in tight markets like pilots, they will try and sell you on the company by hyping up the jet and how it is "likely" to get that aircraft when hired. You should be armed with the facts and know that since we have 2 aircraft types, you could get either.

The Saab is less glamorous, but the pay is the same and you will fly more. It is all turbine 121 experience. The size of the fan really doesn't matter.