i got hired at a 91/135 operation flying a beechjet and there was no talk what so ever of me paying for my type, there was also no contract for me to sign. if i had to pay it wouldn't have done it. some operations just don't get it, we are not the ones with all the capital. some of these people flying on these airplanes have more money than they know what to do with. they can pony up the 15-20k for the type, if they are going to put their lives in your hands.