TP PIC vs. TJ PIC ... yes, again..

[Tram]

FedEx is already doing that.. It doesn't mean they won't hire a regional guy, it just dictates what equipment you find yourself in as a new hire..

FedEx was hiring into the right seat of the MD.. However, you had to have X amount of time in an aircraft of Y weight and have Z amount of glass.. So, X + Y + Z = MD FO..

 

[BRA]

I went from fours years on the 1900 (1700 of it PIC) to the CRJ. Any airline would be crazy to overlook a 1900 guy in favor of a CRJ. After flying the Beech, transitioning to the jet was cake. I have to wonder why people make a big deal about glass/FMS experience.

That being said, I didn't go from the Beech to a major. But as CA1900 said, there have been many guys go from CommutAir to majors.

I find the whole "jet" time thing to be overrated myself. It's all good experience.