The Bro isn't that much harder to fly than a jet, you just have to figure out how to use rudders again to make it comfortable for the knuckleheads in back.
I heard that they want 1700 tt to put people on the jet. When they offer you the job they will NOT allow you to change once they have made the decision to stick you on whatever plane they decide. I came from 121 and half my time was in a EMB145, I live in St. Louis and ORD would be an easier commute, and they wouldn't even return a check airman's phone call who was curious as to why I didn't get the jet when they are complaining about people not being qualified enough. Anyways, they are short on the jet and apparently not so much on the Bro.
Also, there are people who put their bid in for the jet and have been awarded the jet after around 8 months, which means the 1 year seat lock can be less.