I think it has all being said, over and over.
flypuppy has one thing right -
"The practise of self-sponsoring type ratings will not be solved by pressure from those at the bottom of the system, it will only be successfully addressed by those at the top, under economic and union pressure."
If it really is the scourge of declining industry T&C's it is up to the existing pilot body to fix it.
Good luck to all in whatever route they choose.
20driver