Hi,
Totally agree with you and that's why they call the above a 'mentored' scheme in which the airline monitors your progress.
As far as i know with schemes like netjets/ctc/excel etc its's exactly the same. You take the financial risk and if their is a space available then you will be given the advanced training and hired. Their is no gurantee of a job.
Thomsonfly is a great company and i would love to take the risk - HIRE ME!