Originally Posted by CaptainTeezy

8. At this point one would after about 6 years have approximately 4,000-6,000 hours TT with 2,000 turbine PIC, 2000 ME, and 1,000 ME turbine PIC. This wide variety of experience makes one a much more well rounded pilot in an emergency when true PIC ability is needed. Someone who follows this path is much more qualified than a guy who C-F-Died to 500 hours and went to the regionals, sat their as an SIC for 3 years and then upgraded.