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That is simply not correct the training contract is for type rating, base training, and a fixed term training contract lasting for 6 months from the completion of base training. So yes you may be put on leave for a couple of months depending on when your base training is completed. But for anyone starting type rating this summer with a time schedule of approximately 1 month of distance learning followed by 2 months of training at a training center then base training and lastly, a 6 month fixed term training contract it is not likely that people will be on leave for more than a few months
Secondly, I would like to say that this "opportunity" is definitely not for everyone, but that being said if you are not in a pinch money-wise and if you don't mind possibly being on leave for a short time go for it.