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First, there really isn’t a specific term for a transport category aircraft the size of a Q400. Technically, it would be narrow-body, but you’d get weird looks referring to it as such. Turbo-prop is about as tech-y as it gets.
Second, as far as what you’ll fly, it really comes down to who you apply to and what they need at the time. No one has a crystal ball. I’ll try and rephrase my previous post as I thought I was fairly clear.
Sunwing, Swoop, Air Transat, WestJet, and Air Canada do not fly turbo-props. So whatever aircraft you’re put on when joining these companies, they’re going to be at least narrow-body jets, maybe wide-body if that’s what’s AT or AC need for your class.
However, your experience (1,000 hrs) does not permit you to apply to one of these operators and realistically expect a response, so you’d be looking to Jazz, Porter, Encore and the like who do fly Q400’s or CRJ’s to build your time.
So yes, you’re likely going to spend some time in the seat of a Q400 or CRJ before getting to a narrow-body jet. It’s a big jump for many people from a Cessna to a Q400, never mind to a 737/A320.
hi,,from my informations the realistic and the ideal path for a fresh graduate pilot in canada (i know that each airline has its strategy of recruitment and seniority list )is:
2/3years as regional first officer
then promotion to a regional captain or jet first officer in AC,AT or wesjet ?