Originally Posted by
OnCenterline
Many Cape Air pilots have made the step from Cape--which is indeed a regional--to the jet-fleet regionals. Cape Air is a good company that produces good pilots that get great experience. So, yes, they are a good stepping stone.
A few have even gone direct to the majors, but I don't know how much of that will happen anymore with the over-abundance of RJ pilots available.
I can't speak of the JB program.
The JetBlue bridge program exists and is sending pilots direct from Cape Air to JetBlue. I don't know all the details, but you need to be part of the program from the beginning. "Regular" Cape Air pilots get no special treatment.
I know a lot of folks who went from Cape Air to jet regionals, or also commonly to private jet or cargo companies. Some went straight to a major, but as far as I know they've all had turbine time either from elsewhere or from Cape Air's ATR operation in Guam.