The UK cadets get jobs because the UK has a pilot shortage and 250hr pilots are acceptable to airlines.
That is exactly right. I used to work for CTC.
This is not the case with airlines in NZ. If you had the right to work in the EU, I would apply for the full wings course and get placed with a sponsor airline. The cadets are usually told which airline they are going to during or before training. If thats not job security I don't know what is.
However if you are a kiwi with no right to work in the EU, then this place would be good if you wanted a job there.
Realistically if you have to work your way though G.A then frankly this place won't help you much. (think overtures of Massey)
CTC have been making noises about trying to place cadets with certain New Zealand Link carriers but I can't see this happening in NZ.
I don't believe that regional carriers in NZ have the time or resources to take in 250 hour cadets and train them, where easyJet does with simulators readily avail in the UK. easyJet also have a large number of training captains and routes to assist with training where by in NZ there is often only a limited number of training slots, which are often used just to keep up with recurrency training.
By all means CTC is not a bad place to get a start and well paid, Just don't believe the hype and count on walking into a multi turbine job with 250 hours in NZ.
Does it really matter what runway surface you land on? How does it make it less professional if you land on grass?
The quality of training doesn't come down to whether you land on grass or tarmac or how shiny the planes are. lf you want good quailty training, then find a good quality instructor. Some one who has been in airline. Several come to mind that are in the local area and are great instructors. PM for details