The only paid prep I ever did was for SWA back during BK days. I was at a wholly owned regional and needed to get out. I spent $8000 on a 737 type rating and $500 on an in person review and prep. They were basically the only “major” hiring. I didn’t get the job. I eventually went to AirTran and was scheduled to interview with JB but didn’t. Desperation makes choice a luxury. My story worked out fine but the money I spent was for nothing. Just some perspective.