I'm deffinately no expert on this issue. So I have complete respect for both sides of the coin.
I have a few questions though, that I hope all can answer.
This questions is for SSTR against.
Why get angry that the airlines don't pay for the final stages of your training when you pay for at least 0-(f)ATPL? If you're not prepared to get angry with the fact they don't pay for your basic training why get angry that you have to pay to be trained for the advanced part of your training? Why do you draw the line at a tyoe rating?
Can the airlines afford to pay for a type rating? Is this why we're paying?
9/11 didn't make the airline industry economically thriving!
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Pro SSTRs
Once upon a time those who chose to be airline pilot's had the choice of trying for some excellent sponsorship schemes - they meant that anyone from any background had the chance achieving this dream with the right qualifications. By supporting TRs are we encouraging airlines nether to reconsider sponsorships again and subsequently creating like the very old days a 'public school' middle class elite who have the money to achieve the dream? What about the that young kid at school who's bright enough, but not rich enough?
Questions to think about.
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