Originally Posted by
Ultralight
There are hundreds, may be even thousands of regional guys who got the dear John letter from airways too, and I'm sure no response from United or Alaska, and soon American.
If you were a recruiter, would you not be impressed by someones ability to fly multi engine turbine PIC single pilot? CRM, 121 rest rules and multi crew environment can be covered in a few classes.
I still don't think the regional route is mandatory.
Part 91 and even 135 to an extent is a HUGE wild card. The pilot might be good, or a complete jackass. I've flown crewed turbine airplanes in 135, 91, and 121. 121 pilots are WITHOUT question consistently more knowledgable and capable pilots.
Before a bunch of people jump on me, I'm not saying 91/135 folks are a bunch of hacks. Not at all. But overall, the consistency is there with 121 (and the more structured 135/91k departments too I'm sure). Just my opinion though, from what I've personally seen.