Originally Posted by
Rivet gun
The point of modular training is you can do only the modules you need. Those wanting a CPL but not to fly multi pilot types would complain if advanced UPRT were included in their course when it is not mandatory for them.
If you want to fly multi pilot types the MCC and advanced UPRT modules are required but over the course of a career pilots flying large aeroplanes will earn more than those flying small aeroplanes the difference far outweighing the cost of the MCC and advanced UPRT modules.
I’m afraid this doesn’t wash. Over 95% of people undertaking modular training is for a f-atpl and they choose that route as it’s financially often the only way to do so. Also, the earnings statement doesn’t wash either as that is irrelevant and is used by ATO’s to justify absolute BS pricing for such courses. Once upon a time you only needed a CPL / IR. Then they added an MCC requirement, then came along an optional JOC (basically the first day of TR), now the APS and now UPRT-A. The additional costs are adding up to over 10k for approximately 3 hours of actual flying time, which is SEP PU/T...
It’s quite straight forward, there’s a line and that line is being pushed further and further towards pilots instead of companies. Enough is enough.