Can propeller plane pilots fly jet planes as well?

Yes. Take-offs and landings are different, but just sitting there flying a plane requires pretty much the same skills, toodeling along on a nice day. …Until things go wrong. Correcting for a recalcitrant engine (multi-engine) can be far more daunting in a propeller airplane (recip or turbine) than a turbo (fan)-jet equipped model. read more

Propeller aircraft can usually operate out of smaller airports than jet aircraft can. Some propeller aircraft don’t even need or use airports very often. Propeller aircraft tend to be less expensive to purchase and to operate. So, pilots pick their “vehicle” of choice for their mission and their pocketbook. read more

Many pilots of small propeller-driven airplanes are not certified to fly IFR, and are thus prohibited from flying into these areas. Such pilots must maintain a certain amount of distance horizontally or vertically from any cloud layers or risk entering a very dangerous situation. read more