Originally Posted by
Aviation4395
How can PC12 PIC time be valuable but overlooked? For example, let's say you have 2 regional FOs. The first one has only 121 SIC time. The other has 121 SIC and also 1000 PIC turbine in a Pilatus. Who gets the call? If an upgrade isn't guaranteed is it worth it for an FO to leave for a way better paying PC12 job to make them more well rounded?
A single turbine aircraft is valuable because it shows you can safely operate a complex aircraft within a structured environment (135). It is mostly overlooked because how often do you go international, fly RNAV SID/STAR, FA issues, and the more passengers you carry the more likely you deal with PX issues in flight. Single TPIC is valuable, to an extent, but not as valuable as multi-TPIC in 121/135 environment.
Yes, if everything were exactly the same, the individual with 1000 TPIC would get the call; however, everyone is not the same and there are many variables that have greater emphasis on the application process. You have to realize who is doing the hiring now, HR. GPA, Leadership, Letters of rec, and leadership are key in their mindset. If TPIC was key, why are there thousands of 121/135 captains not being called yet?
I personally would not leave for a PC12 job, but personal life issues might be your deciding factor.