I would'nt say 'most aspiring young pilots don't have a means of paying for their training', its a matter of whether or not they have the motivation and drive to work for their goal. It took me 3 years of throwing bags to pay for my CPL, while my mates were out getting their tickets signed off in a year thanks to the government. Paying your own way is'nt the easiest option, but its by far the most rewarding.
I just find it interesting to see how people who opt for the student loan option cope when they get the mammoth bill at the end of the course, and most of them realise they have no real means of paying it off any time soon
I'm in a job now where the only pilots we hire are those who have worked to pay for their licences themselves. So for you guys out there who are lacking determination to work through that ticket, please use this as some encouragement. Paying your own way will pay off down the line
Moe