Can't comment on the Astraeus scheme in conjunction with SFC as I don't know much about it, however, I can say that I completed CPL/IR MCC at SFC and along with at least a dozen others I can think of over the last 2yrs, we are all flying for various airlines on numerous different types.
In my opinion SFC is a first class outfit providing quality and competitively priced training with excellent contacts in the airline industry..
Good luck all who sail in her.. & Merry Xmas SFC!!