As a recent ppl student (now looking at ATPL) who had a mixed range of instructors I thought the following points were important
Instructors are keen to get paid a professional rate for a professional job - a fair and valid point.
However, BA pilots (unless I am ill-informed) rarely turn up late, or not at all
, when they have a duty prearranged for them! I know they have a support team looking after them but they do arrange for themselves what THEY are responsible for - not turning up without their maps, asking 'what did we do last time',
etc.
Maybe this is why some instructors will not move on!
I think it is reasonable to act PROFESSIONALLY first and be treated as such than the other way about! Paypackets will rise with a more professional attitude across more schools.
FOOTBALLERS - The minority make a fortune while the majority do it for fun. TRAINERS also range from Man U 'paid by the million' to local church 'paid nothing but love it'.
If instructors want to offer their services at a reduced rate WHY NOT?
I am aware of an instructor given a 'hard time'
for offering free night training (he needed it for his own development). The harrassment given by his 'collegues' was embarrassing! So much for team spirit - more like a team of thugs trying to create a Cartel before they lose interest and jump for an airline job!
I hope to be part of this soon. I am sure I am not the only student with this opinion of the industry.