Originally Posted by
NightIP
That's true, and is the case for many of the people moving on from Cape Air at the moment. That said, fractional/charter/corporate gigs should be well within a 9K pilot's grasp, even without previous turbine experience. The multi PIC is great for checking boxes for insurance.
And if you really want the turbine time, there's always the ATR...
I couldn't agree more. Many very good jobs to be had after a stint at 9k.
I think that knowing the right people is ten times as important as your flight time (especially once you meet mins) and there are lots of current cape guys who will soon be former cape guys who will be able to "hook a brother up" at their next gig. I don't get a whiff at this gig without an old friend. (Who also wouldn't have gotten on without a squadron mate.)