You realize you are paying for something a company that employs you should be paying for, right? Maybe you could offer to pay for the fuel while you are in training. Come to think of it, tell them you shouldn't be paid while in training, since you are just training after all. That aught to get you the job. Here's a novel idea.... Do some instruction, fly some cargo, do some air tours, earn your job!!! Don't pay for it!