N Arslow,
Our bloke seems to want low time cadets on our jets who are cheap.
Not good. It's like being on your own up there some days....
Newbies: Just get some time in doing anything, whether it's banner towing along the beach, Para dropping, glider towing or pay for a FI course. Just keep honing your skills - it will show in the long run and you'll be ahead of the game on the sim ride!