Originally Posted by Nl_lynx
Quite frustrating!
Any tips?
Nope sorry, I am only a simple line pilot but still remember what it was like waiting for my first job interview etc and was hoping to help, I don't know any more than I have said sorry.
The problem for a commercial company is they simply don't want to pay for the type rating if they don't have to. The cost isn't just the pilot to be trained but the trainer and aircraft/simulator, and when all pilots are working flat out it gets tricky to roster people for training AND line flying. If there are type rated pilots who need minimum work they will simply go for them, but even having the type rating won't guarantee the job.
My only advice, and it sounds weak I know, is chin up and keep trying.
Good luck
Si