I have a Rishworth contract in front of me. I signed it after the offer of a job, a ground school in London and the purchase of an Indian Visa (£300.00). Our expenses for the ground school would be paid on arrival in India at the commencement of the contract. Needless to say, four months later the job disappeared and Rishworth have failed to answer any of my inquiries since, over three years ago.
My advice is that if you think about changing your job at the age of 59, don't do it! I haven't flown since I left the secure job I had for the mythical job with AIX.