Spandex, please advise on other ways to get into this industry? Just who is it that currently plays for your type rating when starting out? Clearly I missed a trick there! Easiest?? – there was nothing east about my journey into this game I assure you it came with great sacrifice hardship and dedication. Least amount of effort? Surely an ATPL , type rating and line training require the same amount of effort from anyone regardless of who pays for it – not quite sure the point your making there fella?
The traditional way. Yes, it's still available and there are plenty of airlines who won't charge you a thing.
Easiest does not imply easy, least amount of effort does not imply effortless. But getting an fATPL isn't getting in to the industry is it. Getting a job is getting in to the industry. What did you do? Paid for it. Easier than being patient, gaining experience and
earning the job you hold now.
You have sowed nothing, as you admit, and you are now reaping nothing.
I'll ask again, what did your contract say? The one that
you signed, can't really complain when you get what you signed up for.