Originally Posted by
Capt. On Heat
I always assumed Cadets didn't have to pay a penny - that was the whole point about being a cadet wasn't it? You get selected via a rigourous process, focusing on actual piloting attributes, and therefore the airline scholarship kicks in.....
No, the whole point of being a cadet was a "guaranteed" job with the airline once you completed the requisite training.
There are variations where the company stumps up the cash for training and then takes it out of your salary once you commence working etc... But in general, cadets need to cover the costs of training one way or another