Originally Posted by
Ottopilot
A jet is a jet, who cares how big it is or how far it flys. PIC time is not SIC time. Always take the upgrade. I'd hire a B1900 CA pilot before any jet FO. A widebody FO is the worst pilot out there. I was so lazy and stupid on the 777. At least a Saab captain is flying a plane.
So the pilot at Emirates who needed 3000 hours to get hired, has close to 3-4 type ratings with international experience will get the boot while a B1900 CA will get hired .. I just don't buy it.