The 1900 was rated as a single crew A/C for cargo operations in the states, the cargo configured 1900 also has an increased MTOW , why not exploit that as well and stick another 3 seats in the A/C ?
Just because some cheap operator found a way to cut a corner it should not appeal to pilots to use this, most company SOP still require an ATPL to command the machine, and pilots in general will not gain anything from this, except the Comm piot in the left of course... What stops the CAA from saying guys with P2 ratings can only count a 1/4 of the time instead of 1/2 because the A/C, like the 200 is certified single crew ? How many guys will loose out then ?
As for some believing the 1900 is a "overpowered streched 200", fly it like a 200 and youll come 2nd mate.... It is a MEDIUM Turboprop and handles like one, respect the machine, one of the best A/C ever built.
NAC does utilise comm PIC`s but they all have frozen ATPL`s and are at most 100 hrs short of theyr green licence books. This will be the last batch aswell. Some other companys do however utilise guys with no subjects and little over 1500hrs, so wrong, so very very wrong...