How to afford it all
Hi,
Just been reading about the Stobart scheme with AFTA...I mean it sounds like an amazing opportunity which I would be 100% up for, until the price was posted. I currently hold a PPL(A), a share in an old C172 I'm building hours in and am studying my ATPL theory whilst working full time to afford it all.
I can't help but be jealous of the people around me just quitting their jobs to study full time, or even applying for a scheme which would cost them a cool €75,000...for 12 + months...with no inclusion of accommodation OR food??
Maybe I'm missing something, I had to take out a loan for a year to do my PPL(A), then another one to pay for my ATPL theory exams...I got my share of my C172 with a bonus from a place I used to work and I'm struggling to balance work with study. Is there a mystical pot of gold somewhere near a rainbow anybody could point me to?
I know there are specific training lenders, but they all require a house...just in case you can't pay it back.
Hopefully by the time I get all my ratings the pilot shortage wont be over!
Also any practical help would be appreciated?
Cheers,
Tim