Not so in the US.
Hours and quals hauling freight are equal to or better than pax carriers.
UPS, FED-EX and DHL etc.
Evergreen for instance requires a minimum of 4000 hours total time. Jet time and jet type rating preferred.
The entry level jobs in the US seems to be American Eagle, Continental Commuter and such.
Guys with less than 1000 hours get hired with
those outfits.
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