Yes without base training, and for sure it's virtually impossible to be hired I was just saying I would have better odds statistically in terms of applications actually being read by HR.
Just one point for the op, if you go ahead with the LT you will need to factor in a budget for living expenses and contingencies.
If you don't have much cash I would say avoid this all together.
Turbo props are just as hard to get on to as well so the chap that is flying the otter is doing very well IMHO
Aviation is a terrible place, full of disappointment, heart ache and frustration unfortunately most feel they have invested too much money and time to just walk away and will waste the rest of there lives chasing something that quite frankly is not that exciting.