I am also debating the Ryanair option having also been offered a job there.
I am experienced with time on jets but I don`t have time on a useful type and looking for work
I am against paying for a type rating in principle and have never done so but....
WHat about this ? One has factor your pay over two years and deduct the cost of the type rating and consider that one is contracting out one`s services as a type rated 737 pilot.
Can one keep one`s pride this way or not.
Many pilots do not stick together ( paying for type ratings to get ahead ) and only look out for themselves.
What is the cost of being unemployed six months looking for another job ?
Are there experienced pilots willing to pay for a type rating ?
I assume that Ryanair is going to be short of Captains soon. Captains slots will be open.
The fault is not only with Ryanair it is with the pilot(s) who are willing to pay for the type rating.
Look how many other companies ask for type rated pilots,only.
Are there Ryanair pilots who would defend their company on this post ?
It would be interesting here more from the Ryanair guys.
Ryanair is growing and profitable. Pilots are only a part of the total equation.
The most important issue for me is : What is the safety level of this airline ? What about CRM and atmosphere ?
It doesn`t sound that great.