Originally Posted by
rudestuff
Just to help manage your expectations you shouldn't pin your hopes on airline cadet programs. Sure its worth a shot but its about as likely as winning the lottery. I've never heard of a flight school giving out loans either.
There is a 4th option which is available to anyone: work and save. If you work two jobs and live at home you'll be able to save half the money in a couple of years and get unsecured loans for the other half. It might just inspire your parents to help you out as well. If you make one of those jobs a ground role with an airline and you'll also give yourself a huge advantage when it comes to getting your first cadet position.
Understood, I'll keep that in mind, and to me cadet programs are the hail mary, if all else fails. Appreciate your advice!