Annecdotal evidence from those I fly with suggests Scroggs is as accurate with his figures as this discussion needs. However, what is clear, is that the more prestigous the flight school and the more committed and more presentable the student (in attitude, appearance, education etc.), the more likely they are to get a job on completion of their studies. The 10% who will never get a job in commercial aviation are the same 10% who would find it difficult to get hired at a certain Scottish restaurant.