Anyway.
I would imagine that TCX are going through and agency so they can have access to loads of type rated pilots. Rgds who is paying for it, I honestly don't think it really matters.
I hope we take on a good bunch of experienced guys and gals, not just those who paid for a rating and don't have any serious experience on it. I say this as it upsets me that the industry seems to be cutting out the old style progression from turbo to jet by just getting those who have paid for rating in the hope that one day they may get some line experience. Sadly with TCX only looking as far ahead as the end of their nose I can see why they won't pay for TR's for seasonal only contracts, even though there are still lots of F/O's and Skippers who are looking to jump ship over the coming year which would make the seasonal jobs perm.
Just my thoughts
Cabus
Just noticed Honest F's post.
I think there are few points there that have been put up incorrectly from the website you have cut and pasted that from. Just so you know