Originally Posted by
tohellandback
Is a King Air 350i type rating required to be considered for a direct entry captain? I know an applicant has to have gobs of flight time and other stuff to be competitive; I'm just curious about the type and if you need it or not. Thanks.
A type rating is required to fly the King Air 350i. The direct entry captains I have flown with had previous 350i flight experience. 2500 hours multi time is required to be hired as a captain. The initial training and 135 check ride is also a type rating ride. My sim partner was a direct entry captain who had flown a Beech 1900. He got his 350 type rating after being hired.