Jetpipe, if you have an interview with Ryan then i guess on balance have a go for it, but i would be thinking about how much flying and earning potential i will have as a contractor with Ryan after spending such a large sum of money. In times past, it was a good way to get lots of experience on a good type and earn reasonable money but as said before those times are past. All you really are to Ryan is a source of revenue and their current business model is now unsustainable from a new hire perspective - down to personal preference in the end.