hi
I think for most operators, you already need to have some experience before joining them. Most of the time it is an insurance issue. It think in the UK it is 700h u need to have already.
Getting a type before applying is never a good idea. Dont forget u need to do your T&G's, how else are u goingto put your type on your licence???
Then concerning the prices of bizz jet. It can be very expensive. If u want to go for a global express, it exceeds the price of a 737/A320 rating. I heard prices of 40k euro's and more. On top of that u need to pay extra for the touch and goes. And even after done that, you have 0.0 experience. Plus the marketvalue of 737/A320 is in my opinion always higher than any other jet.
So in my opinion and for your own sake: safe that money and try to get in the airline.
Good Luck!!
Last edited by Stick35; 18th Jun 2012 at 07:12.