Rascal,

I am in the very same boat as you are, even with regards to LOT. As far as I have researched, if you fly a SAAB340 or bigger, it is counted as a JAR25 or 23 aircraft. So from what I understand the ERJ qualifies, but for example a B1900 would not.

With regards to LOT, I recently spoke with a pilot (actually a pilot in training) for LOT who just got hired on the ERJ. He said they are hiring right now people with 3-400 hrs TT for the 145 and the 170. You have to pay for your own TR but it is not an upfront payment. It is deducted from your montly income. I think once you get the JAA license, you would have no problem getting into LOT, especially with your experience on ERJ.

I just got hired, and will (hopefully if I pass training) be flying a Dash-8. I hope when the time comes the Turbo-prop time will not be frowned upon in Europe. I want to build up some multi-crew time so I do not have to do the required groundschool, as well as an MCC course, due to the cost and amount of time needed.

The JAA is such a PITA.

Have you started the JAA process yet?

Zdrowie!