Originally Posted by
iahflyr
Why does the FAA impose hiring minimums on Part 135 IFR but not on Part 121??
The FAA requirements for 121 and 135 SIC are a commercial ticket.
Many 135 operators operate ASEL and AMEL (often turbine AMEL). The AMEL time is more desireable and pays better (especially turbine), and seniority determines who flys what. For this reason 135 new hires go into ASEL which are usually single-pilot...hence many 135 new-hires have to meet 135 PIC requirements. 121 operators usually hire for SIC only.