Go for it Maverick777
I have also been qualified with my fATPL for over 2 years now.
Have been to one dissapointing interview where I had to compete with a coulpe of hundred blokes for a couple of jobs. This has been my only sniff at a job.
2 years ago I would also not have considered paying for my type, but you have to be realistic, if I would have done the RYR SSTR a couple of years ago I would be in a very good position now.
The Ryanair scheme is not all bad, you dont have to pay for your base check or line training, and the possiblity of permanent employment are good if you perform. When it comes to SSTR's this is the one to do.
I have been fortunate enough to get an invitation at assesment in the near future and hope dearly that I succeed and can finally get my career started.
If I have a 6 or 8month gap between type rating and line training....so be it, there is no shortage of work in the UK, and I will use this time to save more funds to see me through the 'dry' year that follows.
All the best to you all.
Sky Goose