The current status of the Atlantic Cadet Scheme;
All current training has been stopped. That includes ATPL groundschool, hours building and CPL/IR training, and Type Rating. THERE IS NO SET TIME FOR THE TRAINING TO RESUME.
The current crop of cadets were told to expect at least a 6 month delay in training, but could be up to 18 months before any of them saw an aircraft again. Naturally some left at this stage.
3 guys who were on an Electra TR (2 ex cadets and one direct entry) have had that type rating stopped. ALL 3 ARE NOW DOING CADET (GROUND) DUTIES, WITH NO GUARANTEE WHEN / IF THE TR WILL RESUME.
I do not know if there is a need for cadets, however i would advise anyone interested to think, think and think again if this is the scheme for you... yes it is a cheap way into the industry but you do have to work very very hard for it, and even then there are no guarantees.
goodnight and goodluck