SAAB 340 Type Rating
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SAAB 340 Type Rating
Hi all
I have been offered the chance to apply for a job flying a SAAB 340 Cargo.
I was wondering how useful this type rating would be, and what are the chances of progressing on to larger jet aircraft once hours have been built.
Thanks
I have been offered the chance to apply for a job flying a SAAB 340 Cargo.
I was wondering how useful this type rating would be, and what are the chances of progressing on to larger jet aircraft once hours have been built.
Thanks
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I think the saab is a popular rating, one of the better ones concerning the prop aircraft. I would not worry too much about the chances to go on on bigger aircraft afterwards. But the question is: do you have to pay yourself and how much?
Is this your first job?
Is this your first job?
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If it is your first job and the salary and operator is ok, do it. You build some good experience (flying with a prop is harder than a jet) and get the hours.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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As a first job the Saab would be ideal. If its a freighter then its probably the A model. Its a bit underpowered compared to the B model but apart from that theres not much difference. Still around 400 to 500 Saabs around the world.