Originally Posted by
deej
I thought all the pilots are sent through an initial type rating training after employment. I assume a pilot with 5000-6000 hours including jet time could figure out how to fly a turboprop, isn't that what training is all about.
The truth of the matter is any idiot can fly a King Air. They're wanting to know that you are familiar with tactical operations and can operate in a stack. So if you're an old fighter guy you'll probably be fine. If you're an airlift or tanker guy probably not unless you catch a hiring binge.
There's a lot of guys working for the company coming from an Army C-12 background, so it's kind of a good ol boy's club. It isn't as bad as it used to be, but 50% of my hiring class came from that community