I could not let this slide. Caravan time is NOT worthless. Its part 135 turbine PIC. I nailed my jet interview describing the experiences I had in this type! (even after being grounded for years afterwards caring for alzheimer's and autism in the family)
I could not have trusted this airplane more. Its the most forgiving, fun, stable, responsive, intuitive, comfortable thing I have ever had the pleasure of flying. I mean you literally feel like its a part of you after a few hours. Do you want to build 135 IFR time and make your first REAL paycheck as a pilot after years of mostly VFR single engine instruction, skydivers, banner towing, surveying, traffic patrol, Civil Air Patrol, etc.
WITH THE LEAST CHANCE OF DYING?
THIS IS YOUR AIRPLANE!!!
Sure, you made simpler decisions in the caravan, but you were in charge, making all the calls (go,no go, alternate courses of action) and calling all the shots, not another guy in the left seat! You dealt with low IFR and areas of thunderstorms, loading, fueling, MELs, ATC, THE CUSTOMER, maintained your company manual, flight logs, and FAA/Jepp charts. You ran your carrier's base at Podunk International (KBFE) 5 days a week.
When you prove you can be a caravan captain, the interviewer knows its just a matter of experience before you can become a captain in whatever it is they fly. Being a first officer is just on the job training. Companies hire CAPTAINS! Be a captain! Multi jet time will come.