The applicants on the last round of interviews (a couple of weeks ago) were told that their interviews were nearly canceled, and only saved by the decision being made too late. Successful applicants were told not to expect starts until 2007 as all courses originally scheduled for next year have been canceled.
Of course these things are always subject to change, but the general consensus at this stage is no more interviews until late next year.
Unfortunately this will have a flow on effect for those pilots waiting on starts or upgrades with Eagle and Mount Cook. Pilots going to Air Nelson should not be affected as their requirements stem mainly from a shortage of Saab pilots after delays with the Q300.
Still though, what’s a year in aviation? Although I do feel for the guys and girls stuck in GA. Musical chairs!