So how does putting people into the cockpit who for all intents and purposes do not have the means, passion or perserverance to do it on their own fit in this situation?
Then why do companies offer bursaries to students? Why do companies sometimes provide free training and bursaries to their employees? Why does Qantas, Cathay, and many other airlines run cadet training programmes?
You're making a mistake by saying that self-sponsored pilots find jobs hard to come by because of the cadet programme. It's because of the country's BEE laws, surely not because of the cadet programme.
And do you really think that none of the cadets have the passion for flying?
If there was an easier way in, wouldn't you at least try it? You're making a false assumption by saying that all cadets don't deserve to be where they are.
If I don't make it into the cadet programme, I'm going to pay for my own training and type-rating if necessary. Does that make me a job-hunter or one with a undisputed passion for all things aviation-related?
