David firstly check out the terms and endearment forum and do a search on Ryanair and for that matter the recruiting policies of the airlines.
There is a misconception amongst wannabees that Ryanair will interview anyone that pays their £50 fee. The truth is that they don't. Most low hour guys are put forward for interview by contacts (captains) that they have in the airline. The sad truth is that most people who pay the £50 are never contacted by the relevant training organisation eg: CAE/SAS. If you have a contact then generally what happens is that Ryanair will interview you and conduct a sim check and if you are up to standard then pass you over to CAE/SAS who will conduct the type rating. On successful completion of the type rating then you return as a cadet for line training etc.