MooneyBoy - yes I am a 737 FO with about 4,500hrs TT and I used to be a PPL instructor at Welshpool and a CPL IR instructor at BAE in Jerez. I've done the self sponsored route by what would now be known as the modular route. I know people who have done it every which way with and without success over the years. I've also been moderating these pages for about 5 years now. I know a bit about flying training but by no means it all.
Integrated can suit some. I don't see the point at the moment. That may change if a hiring boom occurs as it did slightly in 1999, 2000, early 2001.
Cheers
WWW