Yes....with a caveat it's a small but good company and they don't have the need at this point for hiring as many pilots as they did a year ago. Interviews for all airlines are going to be longer wait times (I think). There maybe heavy hiring periods and low hiring periods. With long and short wait times for training dates. Now pilots just need to go with "I'll fly whatever you need me to fly" and stop worrying about the new bright shiny airplanes. Not that's what your friend is doing or what your asking it's just what I see many pilots going for. The airlines put out a call for pilots and the people answered. It's still a great time to go to the airlines.

You never now people drop out all the time and maybe a slot or two will open for the ERJ. The Q400 is a great plane and if offered it your friend should take it.