What you say is correct, but I'm not trying to unfreeze my ATPL off my own back (that would be ridiculously expensive and also retarded).
Who cares if the hours are not recognized under JAR? They were not flown under JAR.
''The C208b is operated under FAR91, and is a single pilot aircraft, the local regulations state that it can be operated with a co-pilot and - or PICUS, which is the aim of this program.''
The real reason why they need pilots for this program is that they fly to Guatemala (low vis and one of the most beautiful approaches I've ever seen by the way) which requires two pilots to operate passenger flights above 7-8 ppl(cant remember which)
Will they make me more attractive to an airline knowing I can handle that beast on gravel airstrips in rough weather? Maybe.
Will they make me a better pilot? Oh hell yeah they did.
Oh and did I mention I met a guy over there who's sorting me out with an airline job over here?! Networking baby
