kilo - i and many others have been saying to anyone who will listen for years what is happening and where it is leading if unchecked.the problem is people chose not to listen,believing the likes of leo hairy camel(an individual who has a vested interestin keeping pilots in the ****,don't suppose he will advise those on unpaid leave how to address their bills).this is not the end of the "race to the bottom",unpaid leave is just another facet of the degradation of pilots terms and conditions.what of the people who could not afford to pay their type rating.are they any less talented or entitled to positions as pilots?paying for ones rating is not the cause of the horrible situation that now exists,continues to worsen and affects aviaiton in the lower cost sectors.it is just another step in the road to ruining any long term interest for new pilots in pursuing a career in aviation,all to save mega profit companies paying the dues owed for work done.
let's stop burying our head in the sand and think about your future?what will you do if you lose your medical?how will you survive when retirement comes?
let's remember,household bills do not take unpaid leave!!!