I think flybe probably continue to sponsor pilot cadets rather than take on existing atpl holders because they want employees with the right skills to be future commanders, rather than those who have parents rich enough to buy them an atpl.
Well FlyBE's sponsorship annually is for only 6 cadets,so that alone is not going to cover their recruitment needs.As for taking fATPL holders they do take a large number with low hours,I myself spoken to a number of them.Aswell as this all persons gaining a fATPL
Dont have rich parents! I certainly don't and have worked for it.
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