ACP380 Should I build Turbine PIC SEL vs Turbine SIC MEL?

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I currently fly a Cessna Grand Caravan as an aerial survey pilot. Consequently, I am logging Turbine PIC. The hours I fly are typically (90%) day VFR. This is a Part 91 operation.

The schedule with the MEDEVAC operation is much better than my current schedule, but the pay is a bit worse. Fair trade in my opinion. I’m still a time builder (about 540 hours to my R-ATP minimums, about 490 to my 135 PIC mins)

My 2-4 year goal is to fly for NetJets or a Florida-based LCC, as I would like to be Florida-based long term.

My question is this should I build Turbine PIC SEL vs Turbine SIC MEL? Do hiring managers at big companies like I listed care about something like this? I’ve been told in the past that having the most multi-time possible is a good thing. Currently, I meet the ATP multi-engine and PIC requirements. I do need the night and instrument hours, which I believe I would log a lot of if I go with the King Air position.

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