Photon85,
It's very good that you want to avoid SSTR because of the principle of it, but can you really afford to eliminate a job at a company such as ryanair completely? They are in many peoples' eyes the main source of airline jobs. Fair enough if you can't afford it but if you can shouldn't you at least consider it? I am not having a go, just curious...
Its good that you are willing to work anywhere in the world and as long as you have the right contacts it should work out eventually. I am just a wannabe so don't trust my advice, just wanted to stick my nose in.