Well one bit of "good" news is that Flybe doesn't require a JOC. If you don't have one they will send you on a JOC at Simtech at the candidates expense.
This is done prior to the sim check.
If Flybe really believe the JOC is a tangible useful asset to completing a Dash 8 type rating then the expense should be wrapped into the Type Rating Training bond, not footed by the candidates prior to completing the sim check.
It seems there is some agreement between Simtech and Flybe which is obviously a nice little earner for Simtech.