Originally Posted by
BarrySeal
I would say does not matter. Look at the Jetstream 31, EMB-110 "Bandit", steam gage Metroliners, etc.
all those dudes paved the way to airlines before
Originally Posted by
fenix1
Is this still true today, when almost 100% of regional 121 flying is done by jets?
That's the problem. In the past majors hired prop pilots from commuters because that's all that was available on the 121 side.
Today there's so many jet pilots, who are less of a training risk. Jet time and multiple types help... a lot. The problem with single types is you might be a one trick pony, especially if you've been flying the same plane for 10+ years. It's not really a "rule", more of a trend.