Is SIC time really that worthless?

[rickair7777]

Sorry slip-o-the-tongue!!
The word I meant to use was 'furloughed', not 'let go'.
A freind and I are experiencing the same issue .... we have multi time (around 500hrs or so), have turbine time (albeit Single engine), 135 experience and are both around the 2000 hour plus mark. Most of it PIC but when ever you look at job postings for say a charter op or private gig, they either want previous jet time, or jet time and types.
So I wanted to know what the information guru's on this site thought about going to the regionals to aquire this. What really puts me off about doing that though, is I could have gone to the regionals at 800hrs --- I dont want to beleive all our efforts have been in vain and have to settle.
Thanks for all your posts guys, really insightful stuff.

Look at a street captain job, you're ideal. 2 years of that and you can apply to the big boyz with 1500 turbine 121 PIC. I'd do that before starting over as a regional FO. Mesa is hiring DHC-8 captains now.

 

[ukaviator]

To prop, or not to prop, that is the question...

Look at a street captain job, you're ideal. 2 years of that and you can apply to the big boyz with 1500 turbine 121 PIC. I'd do that before starting over as a regional FO. Mesa is hiring DHC-8 captains now.

I thought about that, but that still doesnt solve the lack of jet experience.
What would be the chance of getting on with say a Major with no previous jet time and no glass?
These two things seem to becoming more and more prevalent in job listings
What are your thoughts on that?

 

[ukaviator]

Dhc-8

Anyone know the requirements for a CA position with Mesa on the dash 8?

Any current dash 8 pilots with Mesa with any comments?