Originally Posted by
Global Aviator
Not sure about average but in parts of the world it is 3000-4000 hours and then command training, at 900-1000 hours a year plus the initial induction etc. So realistically from when someone starts after training it’s 3-6 years to command. Depending on the country and airline. Welcome to the world of LCC.
in the USA at the regional Jet level, it’s ATP Mins to join as an FO (1500 hours) and then about a year later forced upgrade to captain after hitting 1000 hours part 121 (airline) ops.