Originally Posted by
cruiseclimb
I have VA benefits from the military, so it's a use or lose situation. They will pay for 60% of a type at certain sim centers. Out of pocket expense for a 737 or 757 is less that $4k (not including hotel, food, and rental car). So a $5k investment to possibly land a job with a crew lease company doesn't seem too bad... not ideal, but better than flying 1900s in Montana or Kansas on EAS routes
Don't waste the cash on a 757 rating unless you have a JAR license. Aren't too many companies that want 757 guys without the time. But the 737NG, that's another story. Jobs all over the place. Would possibly get you in the door at SWA or even EASYJet or RyanAir without the JAR license. Another good rating for worldwide stuff is the 320, if you are buying. Would get you in the door, maybe, at some of the US startups.
JMHO,
S1