Originally Posted by
FuturePilot_123
I hear you. But having only passed some ATPLs I am still a fair distance away from the finish line - and I would still hugely benefit from a funded CPL ME IR, aUPRT, APS MCC. This is my point, I’m excluded from all cadet schemes having done a few ATPL exams.. however, I am still a fair distance from the finish line (and will no doubt have to take on significant debt to get me over it).
If I'm honest - the cadet schemes are astronaut selection level. BA is taking 70 on this intake, likely 5-10,000 will apply.
Now I'm not suggesting you aren't good enough OR "you don't stand a chance". In maths terms, just over 1% of people that apply will get offered (less <1% if towards 10k). For many people, it has taken multiple attempts to get through - there is lots of blogs that confirm this.
Are you going to continue holding out hope for that, or can you start now and plan effectively to make it happen?
Good luck.