Originally Posted by
snackysmores
The solution for any regional applicants is simple. If you're interested in Horizon apply and interview. If they offer you a Q400 class, politely decline and say you're interested in the jet. If they say they only have the Q400 give them a thanks but no thanks, feel free to call me if a jet slot opens. Then keep shopping elsewhere.
From what I’ve heard jet upgrades are going more senior and you can’t upgrade into the jet by getting the 1000 hours. I fly with plenty of senior Capt’s who are thinking of jumping over. I wonder how senior it will go? Unlike the Q you still can at 1000 and they will beg you too. But I still think it’s worth waiting for the jet especially if you’re Seattle based.