"A year I could probably handle, Im guessing the best case scenario would be they lose a few van pilots and then Im one of a few with time over 1000tt."
No company will give you 1 year contract, minimum is 2yrs and only after at least 1yr on Airvan or 206 you will have the chance to move on 208, and as soon as a company loose caravan pilots there are pilots inside the company ready to move up the ladder. If you want to came here with the idea that because you have 1000hrs on the Caravan you deserve to fly one, then follow my suggestion...save the airplane ticket money and don't came!