Originally Posted by EvilGN

I too think this thread should be merged with the mega Mesaba thread where it belongs but I would like to add my .02 on this new hire saab vs rj issue. I am a former navy P-3 guy with almost 1000 multi prop, and 1500TT ALL PROP, and even I feel I am better off getting my feet wet in the 121 world on the Saab. I realize everyone is in a diff situation coming in, and everyone is certainly entitled to thier opinion, but no one should say "that sux" to someone else being on the saab, you are still a profession airline pilot and working your way (hopefully) toward bigger and better things, its not like anyone is forced to fly the Saab thier whole life, be happy that you were hired, and are getting the experience needed to someday fly a Big Shiney Jet.

Again, from a guy who has flown every hour of his career in a turboprop, I would have chosen the Saab if given a choice of the two for a multitude of reasons.