Type Rating?
Hi
I have just graduated with an FAA converted to JAA Multi CPL/IR but with few hours.
This may seem like a very obvious question but could someone please tell me what are the general requirements to obtain a first officer position with a regional airline in the UK? Obviously this heavily depends on the Operator but it appears that a lot of airlines seek type ratings as a minimum requirement - in which case what does this mean; A type rating course and a certificate or actual hrs (ie.100) on a sim/aircraft such as Learjet/B737?
If there is an alternative option to this such as simply building hours up on SE/ME aircraft as a flying instructor then it is preferable if feasible? Is this what the majority of people do?
If anyone knows of a website where it specifically states the hours requirement for UK Airlines it would be very helpful as it gives one a goal of something to work towards.
Thanks