We get it....... DO YOU???? Listen (listen to my typing hehe!), the buying of type ratings isn't new - guys have been buying type ratings for some considerable time now and THAT nobody has a problem with! What they DO have a problem with is guys selling up and working for toffee. By doing this you worsen the terms and conditions of all in the industry whether you like it or not. Given the choice, an employer (particularly the modern day workhouses like FR and EZ) are only interested in legally filling seats. Our illustrious FOD is on record as saying FR would only get involved with Boeing on the dreamliner if it was able to be flown by one pilot!
Given that case as long as they can find guys who will work for nought they will fill their boots. Don't do it. Carry on instructing or selling burgers until they come to their senses!
You make reference to your "shear unluck" - 97 was a while ago and many others in this time have got jobs both with the big guys and with the turboprop operators. Are you sure there's not another reason you haven't gained employment other than "unluck".........?
