SAAB 340 Type Rating

[Climb Thrust, Clean Speed]

Hi all

I have been offered the chance to apply for a job flying a SAAB 340 Cargo.
I was wondering how useful this type rating would be, and what are the chances of progressing on to larger jet aircraft once hours have been built.

Thanks

[dboy]

I think the saab is a popular rating, one of the better ones concerning the prop aircraft. I would not worry too much about the chances to go on on bigger aircraft afterwards. But the question is: do you have to pay yourself and how much?
Is this your first job?

[MIKECR]

Most Saab guys I know who are moving on are either leaving for Flydubai or Jet2 on the 737.

[Climb Thrust, Clean Speed]

This would be my first job and yes you do have to pay.

[dboy]

If it is your first job and the salary and operator is ok, do it. You build some good experience (flying with a prop is harder than a jet) and get the hours.

Good luck.

[MIKECR]

As a first job the Saab would be ideal. If its a freighter then its probably the A model. Its a bit underpowered compared to the B model but apart from that theres not much difference. Still around 400 to 500 Saabs around the world.