Originally Posted by
BoilerUP
Wisdom.
Never, ever spend the money to buy a type rating in the HOPE it helps you get a job - that is almost never a wise financial decision.
Tell that to the countless SWA hopefuls who shelled out coin for the 737 type.
Pay to play?
A good dept will hire the right person/personality and train them.
The cost of a type is pennies in comparison.