Originally Posted by
krismiler
Regional jet pilots transition onto airliners quite easily, turboprop pilots understandably take longer. A realistic timeframe would be at least two years in the right seat before a Saab Captain would be ready for command on an A320/B737. CASA and the insurance company would need to be satisfied with the program as well. There would also be a need for experienced first officers to baby sit the new upgrades for a month or two after release to line. Certain airstrips may have restrictions on them such as minimum time in command or on type before operating there. There would be a further wait while REX pilots gained the experience necessary for check and training approval.
They would need to have "expats" on the payroll for a fairly long time.
What a load of garbage. In the US 1500 hour C172 pilots end up in the left seat of an Embraer 145 or 175 or CRJ within about 12 months of being checked to line if they fly their butt off, without problems.