Thanks for all the info RI, very helpful.
Am I right in thinking that someone hired as a SIC, but with (or very near to) the qualifications and experience to be a PIC, would be 'locked' to a SIC position for a year?
If a guy/gal is very near the PIC quals, they have the choice to hang tight till a PIC spot is available or jump in as an SIC. Yes they will be utilized in that position for one year before they would be eligible to move.
Also, if someone was hired as a King Air SIC, is there a risk of them becoming pigeonholed as a King Air only pilot? Or would they still be eligible for a jet PIC position once they had the hours and seniority etc?
Thanks
Not at all. They have the ability to move to the jets just like anyone else. If they are eligible to move they can put in for any spot available for which they can qual for (ie...total times/experience)