Newish to forums but not aviation 20 years.
I really sympathise with you all been there got t-shirt and hat. I have been too young
too old
too inexperienced
too experienced (yes true ), just get 1500 hrs
the multi rating will do it
500hrs twin
maybe just some turbine time
you need the space shuttle type rating to start in the operations department then after 12 months we will make you a 9th officer on the warrior "WHAT THE
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Obtained FI 14 years ago WHAT FOR?????
sorry not after sympathy just the truth.
I agrree that TRs should not be paid for but the airlines have us right where they want us and unfortunatly and very sadly so, it appears to have become the norm. I still don,t understand how you are expected to pay for a type rating after you complete your training?
I ended up south of the med for several years, with a few bucks and a return ticket for insurance
and I am still struggling but of course over time things have eased. Aviation is very rewarding and if you want it you must keep on going and get it with a little luck all will end well.
good luck all
DnL