Originally Posted by SkyHigh

It is possible he could be offered a full time job once he is done with his paid time. He also could buy more flight time. If he can get to 1500 hours he then could buy himself a type rating.

In the past companies would also sell PIC time. Perhaps he could buy some turbine or jet PIC and then be competitive once hiring resumes. In any case it is better than wasting away on the sidelines getting older and fatter every day while your dream passes you by.

In the 1990's some commuters and regionals sold type ratings to prospective applicants and then hired the ones out of class that they wanted. Once hiring resumes we could see this approach again.

Pay to play is going to make a comeback. The current generation of instructors and charter pilots will have to choose if they want the career bad enough to buy their way in.

Skyhigh