which is best regional if targeting SWA ?
#61
In this context "wholly-owned" is not a plus. In fact, it's probably a minus.
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Interesting perspective - thank you - but can you please explain & elaborate further? Please note that I’m not necessarily disagreeing, but instead I’m genuinely interested in better understanding where you’re coming from here!
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Good to know and thank you, but how long ago was that? (ie, is SWA still on-board with turboprop hours today or has the continued proliferation of RJ’s changed SWA’s perspective on folks with a lot of turboprop time?)
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In many ways, the turboprops are more difficult to fly than the jets and have different challenges.
In this scenario, it’s still 121 turbine PIC time.
That being said, experience in a variety of 121 aircraft would always be good for an applicant.
In this scenario, it’s still 121 turbine PIC time.
That being said, experience in a variety of 121 aircraft would always be good for an applicant.
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Horizon is moving toward having a split fleet (Q400's & E175's) that could be a great thing (2 type ratings if things go well), but there's been some messy in rolling out the E175's (more 175's than planned have ended up with SkyWest instead of Horizon) so I'm curious to see how this actually plays out.
Personally, I love the idea of flying the Q400's with Horizon (no shiny jet syndrome here) and my only concern is making sure I wouldn't be hurting my ability to get hired after that at a major or legacy. I've heard many share the same perspective that you did below - turboprops are a real challenge, especially on the Cat III approaches in weather that Horizon flies - but I can see major/legacy hiring authorities being concerned about the slower speeds of turboprops (ie, greater training risk) & hiring pilots with all RJ time instead (which is in no short supply clearly).
I appreciate your help and insight.
Personally, I love the idea of flying the Q400's with Horizon (no shiny jet syndrome here) and my only concern is making sure I wouldn't be hurting my ability to get hired after that at a major or legacy. I've heard many share the same perspective that you did below - turboprops are a real challenge, especially on the Cat III approaches in weather that Horizon flies - but I can see major/legacy hiring authorities being concerned about the slower speeds of turboprops (ie, greater training risk) & hiring pilots with all RJ time instead (which is in no short supply clearly).
I appreciate your help and insight.
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