Parachute Dropping
Guys,
you need an SET rating on a C208, some places do use other craft but they tend to be Multi Piston.
You will need generally at least 350 hours in your book plus the rating. You then need to get a PDRC and do a BPA course and a checkride with an authorised examiner.
Insurance can be a sticking point, but once your online its a satisfying albeit , hard way to pay for building turbine hours!
5 Things i would recommend to the aspiring drop pilot.
-Right Hand Seat if you can on lifts
-Get an MEP / SET (c208) and an IMC rating
-Ensure you are happy handling complex single heavy aircraft
-Dont come in with a big attitude it will get you no where.
Cheers