I have to say I'm shocked that so many of you don't understand the economics of Ryan and contract pilots from agenices.
planeshipcar do you realise that you come across as somebody who knows a lot less about this than you may think. To have asked the question you asked at the top of this thread and then lecture us about your being "shocked" at our ignorance is hardly wise.
BTW, if you really want to confirm your ignorance you can tell us what BRK or FR tell you and then tell us you believe them. It might be better to try speaking to a few of the many pilots who got told things that never quite materialised. That's the real "economic reality".