Not a record by any means, but fair bloody play to the chap for his acheivements none the less!
After some ear bending and grovelling I was lucky enough to secure the flying training through the old man, he figured, "sod it, you can't take it with you and the lad seems keen" I was 24 at the time!
The source of his funding should not be subject to discussion, some can some can't and others want it so much they just make things happen themselves.
The edge this chap may have had, was his route in through his father, fortunate yes, but I doubt his pops sat his ATPL exams, his CPL, his IR, MCC and type rating for him did he?????......... There are many on this forum who have already overcome each of these commercial training benchmarks and may well be of the opinion that after this much jumping through hoops, the boy deserved his job!
To those sat twiddling their thumbs waiting for that illusive first job??? Your time will come my friends!!
Regards
CR