Originally Posted by
frmrbuffdrvr
The other question would be how much multi time you have. The Bro has 1800 SHP engines turning 8' diameter props.
Who did your last recurrent training big guy?
The props are 10.5' in diameter. But you are absolutely correct about needing to make sure that you are a decent pilot as it is certainly more complex than a 172. I'n not saying that it is ridiculously hard, but there training is short with little room for error. The training is fast and there have been several failures recently for FO's. You only get 5-6 sim sessions before the check ride.
And most people do not stay as a FO in the Bro for a full year. Most people "upgrade" and move to the 99 as a Captain. In the recent past, the magic time in the right seat seems to be 6 months.
Truth be told, however, there are only 8 EMB-120's and most all of the FO's lately have been "internal" hires. They have either been former interns or associated with the company in some other way. It is a good place for the company to put someone that they know and like to build some time so they can move up to other things.