Originally Posted by
Aviatrixangel
Struggled? Yes.
Failed? No.
I anticipate struggling since I'm only used to single-engine Cessnas, I just don't want to fail and I have heard that they have some of the most intense training of the regionals. I can only imagine how much harder it is with no jet experience.
Most regional new hires in this century including me did not have jet experience. The first 121 training event is a lot to be sure. They get somewhat easier after that but still a PITA if a new-to-you type.
It's probably OK to read ahead on systems since that doesn't vary much between airlines. But there is some risk of law of primacy, and learning something not quite the way OO wants you to know it.
That said, unless you're mechanically disinclined, systems ground school probably isn't the most challenging part, it's learning and employing all of the flight SOP and techniques. Only way to really get ahead on that would be to attend a type rating class, or a short CRJ fam class.