There's no doubt that this is a fantastic opportunity for those successful and hats off to LE for making real steps in the right direction. But it's obvious to see that asking everyone to pay up to £300 to apply whether you are successful or not will go a fair way to allow LE to fund this programme if people apply in big numbers. Worth noting LE haven't been charging for selection until this opportunity was announced... funny that.
Always been a big believer that it's disappointing enough not to be selected for such an opportunity, letalone end up £300 out of pocket for trying. Aviation has to be one of the only industries that charges for unsuccessful applicants?!? But fear not if you join one of the self funded courses they'll refund the selection fee..Go figure...