...You type-getters are screwing us all.

So, FU** you!...

Sounds like someone woke up on the wrong side of the rock...



Anyways, to help answer your question, I would not get the type rating. The ATP written will help (at least study for it) in aswering some tech questions in the interview. Also, from what I see and heard, 800/200 is fairly competitive (although some outfits have higher standards, and some lower). I'd get some very quality flight time, get good at instruments and approaches. And should the outfit you want to apply for require a sim check as a part of the interview, then perhaps paying for some sim time before the interview may be of help. Good Luck to you....