as a graduated CTC cadet, I am now working alongside OAT guys in my job and the CTC/Oxford banter goes back and forth. At the end of the day, and as most people on this thread realise, they are very similar courses in terms of quality of training (at least that is the feedback we have from line trainers).
The two schemes are also similar in that the FTO take ~£60k of your money over a year or so, and the selection processes ensure that only candidates who are likely to succeed will be taken on - in my view this disregards the 'Oxford only want your money' view to a certain extent. The CTC bond is also quite tax-efficient in that only the interest on the loan is taxable.
With regards to a job at the other end, I know my OAT colleague was kinda in the right place at the right time but some of his course-mates are still looking for employment. Whereas at CTC, they only receive a fee for the training when employment is secured so it's in their interests to find you a job.
And lastly, CTC have placed several cadets with BA this year.
I hope this is useful to those looking to make a decision.
Last edited by gliding777; 25th Aug 2005 at 19:33.