So as a freelance pilot, on top of paying for hotels and simulator training, which is ok as long as the daily rate reflects that, you also fly around to perhaps 3-4 companies every year doing company training, all out of your own pocket? Right.
My guess is that the majority of freelance pilots out there are not completing the required training. Even if they wanted to, these companies would just tell them to wind their neck in and take the job or they'll get other pilots to do the job. For less money. Lets not even get started on insurance coverage when doing freelance jobs...... This is a can of worms that has been discussed here before. In my opinion proper insurance coverage can be ensured, the problem is that many pilots forget to check this, not with the operator, but directly with the insurance company.
CP