PaulW,
In my limited experience, 10yrs Eng experience counts for nothing! I was the same when I came out of my Integrated training (2yrs ago!). I was lucky to get a job with a well known Dash8 Q400 operator straight away, and this is an avenue you should continue to tread.
My comments about type rated people carries some weight, Airlines prefer guys whom are allready rated. For example, a guy whom was on my course 2yrs ago, failed his JARS twice, and failed IR, but eventually passed! Daddy paid for a Airbus rating, he has just got a job with FCA! (Now I wouldn't like to be a passenger on one of his flights).
The pool of experienced 73,75,A3** continues to dry, and requirements are getting lower and lower, however as long as fresh meat (as it where) are willing to pay for their own ratings, why would the Airlines take anyone else on! Its a no brainer I'm affraid, hopefully Safety won't be comprimised!
Good Luck, but don't sell yourself!
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