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Hi all,
I'm one of the many 200+ hr guys who've been waiting for a job in Nigeria to no avail. Most airlines are not employing non-type rated crew at the moment due to the economic situation and the high cost involved in training.
I've been advised to go pay for a 737 TR which I am strongly considering even though I dont have $15k lying around. Another issue making me sceptical is the fact that spending that amount of money to obtain the rating does not guarantee immediate employment.
Does anyone know of any airline that'll guarantee me employment if I go get my TR? did I hear you say dream on?
So my question is
Is it advisable to pay for my type rating?
What impression does that give your prospective employer?
Does that make me look desperate?