As a recent exFlybee I can only affirm what has been written in all of the above informative posts. Regarding the attitude of training departments towards ex Turbo prop guys the current situation is only positive in my experience, they seem to appreciate our basic flying skills and ability to think a little bit outside the box. Just passed my skills test on a 100t Boeing and no issues so far apart from trying to find the ALTSEL on numerous occasions in panic!
To summarise, training departments in the UK will continue to give Flybe/Eastern guys a shot for the foreseeable future... but the real test will be when things slow down, whether or not the HR departments will let them in the door when there are plenty of jet guys applying for the same jobs.