Comparing the selection of OAT and CTC, is it safe to say that the CTC process is harder to get through? Simply because of the number of people applying for it.
About Jerez I made a little calculation about costs. For OAT
£56500 basic cost.
£3000 for the test package
£1638 for the accommodation in Phoenix
£3600 for accommodation in halls of resident at OAT
Then 10% added on for food etc.
Total cost approx £70500
For Jerez
£72000 basic cost. Which includes accommodation and food, but not social expenses. Adding 10%
Total cost approx £79200
If you do take an integrated course its clear that you need an understanding bank manager, good luck and a supportive family that are able to help you out financially. Of course it’s likely you will be bonded to an airline for your type rating. So add £20000 to your debt to nearly £100,000. Which is a figure quoted on many websites regarding the total cost of the CTC scheme. Absolutely amazing amounts of money involved here. I think this is the first time I've seen the true costs of the integrated course. The thing about it remains that if you want to go into airline flying quickly you pretty much have to do an integrated course.
What are other people’s thoughts on this?