Originally Posted by
flat_land_flyer
Based on the type rating you hold. If you have a 560 type, you can expect to go to a 560. If you don't hold a type for that is currently in the fleet, your application will likely not be seen by the recruiter. The system will reject it.
However, I have heard guys with high time and a type rating not represented in the fleet apply for SIC positions and get upgraded within a few months. All depends on how they take to the new aircraft.
A good explanation.. If you get hired as a Direct Entry Captain because you have time and experience on that type, then that is the jet that you will be assigned to: That Type Rating and experience is the only reason you are getting that DEC position.
Otherwise, if you come here with with a good bit of jet experience, it is not unusual to upgrade in less than 6 months, again depending on your prior experience