Well, my experience of Cabair was not that above. It was a few years ago, and I wasn't sponsored, but an experienced QFI with some time on my hands. I was never criticised for turning down the opoortunity to fly if the weather wasn't up to the safe and worthwhile execution of a trip, and I never did any ferrying which a student paid for (and I was working at the two biggest schools they have).
The aircraft were very well kept, by flying school standards, and I also have a very soft spot for the types they used, the AA5 and DV20 being great fun and good training aircraft. The PA28s less so, but at least they have some brand new ones.
What did it do for my career? Well, the large amount of multi-engine (lots of it ferrying) time I built whilst with Cabair was a very good thing, and the IR training which I received (all five and a half hours of it before a first time pass - largely because I was so current on the GA7 from all the ferrying) was of top quality.
The airlines know that Cabair do have high expectations, and expect high standards. If you can put up with a fair amount of moaning and some financial hardship, they are a much better bet than your local 'school-in-a-portacabin'.
KLMuk also share a reputation for excellence in training and operational standards, there is no better airline with whom to start your career.
Whatever you do, all the best.
[This message has been edited by Monty Nivo (edited 19 May 2001).]