Originally Posted by
blastboy
It takes most FOs about 50 - 100hrs to feel comfortable in the right seat of an RJ. But that's a very subjective thing as one pilot may feel more comfortable and confident than the next.
50-100 hours if you came from another regional flying the exact same airplane maybe...that's how long it takes to get the new procedures down.
Someone new to the airplane needs at LEAST 500, maybe more depending.
Also it's not just getting used to the airplane...you need to see the full weather spectrum, hot and high summer performance issues, blizzards, deicing, and icy runways in the winter.