CTC Wings/NetJets v USA/Canada
Hi,
I've recently (i.e. the last few months) been searching for the best (i.e. essentially the cheapest) way to attain a JAA fATPL so I can fly commercial airliners. I've realised that the two cheapeast options are either to apply to either a scheme such as CTC Wings where the tuition is essentially paid for or whether I should apply to a N. American school which offers it from around £20k.
The answer seems obvious, however, I have heard that on the CTC Wings style schems cadets get a cadet salary on graduation and so earn potentially less than they should. Is there any truth in this? Would it be cheaper to shell out for the training in N. America and be able to earn a higher wage from the start?
Has anyone else been stuck with this problem? Additioanlly, how did you guys feel with financing a £60k secure bond for CTC Wings etc? Are there dissadvantages with qualifying in N. America?
Any help will be greatly appreciated!