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Old 9th January 2026 | 08:44
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RichardH
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From: Sunny Solihull
Agree with above posts. Notice you already hold a PPL then I shouldn't even waste my time considering an over priced/hyped integrated course unless you can get on 'sponsored' cadet scheme (unlikely).

Stick with the more flexible less risky modular route, completion within 15-18 months perfectly possible. Do not fall for the 'guaranteed job' BS as they don't exist even on a cadet scheme. I was instructing at Oxford back 2001 when 9/11 happened, 2 sponsored cadets schemes, 1 BA the other Aer Lingus were cancelled within 48 hours leaving the cadets with nothing (at least they were fully sponsored so no outstanding bills). I believe a similar situation arose with EasyJet MPL scheme during Covid.

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