GD ...........if you have completed both commercial courses at the same school, how do you judge its superior quality over the other schools in the country?
All schools have good and bad points, some will suit better than others.
Dont choose a school just because the people seem nice, they have millions of hours of instruction, glossy advertising, the school base is near shiny jets or tout gleaming pass rates.
If you are self sponsored, whether by loans, savings, current earnings or have robbed a bank, you have to treat all stages of your training as a serious expense in setting up your small business..........becoming a commercial pilot! If you do not fully understand or appreciate that you are setting yourself up in business then stop and have a good, long, honest and realistic think about what you are doing.
So........when starting a business would you shortlist your major suppliers on the basis of the above mentioned qualities or because your mate had a good time there........no! In a winning business the boss will be on the ball and ruthless....particularly with his suppliers. Will he/she have just one supplier? probably not.............again most great businesses will have several, and more in the shadows. Gets you the best product at the best price.......real value for money...........
Before the old 'airlines prefer one integrated training provider ' banter starts, it really does not matter. In fact once you do start to fly commercially, being able to demonstrate varied knowledge, methods and experience will be far more use to you.
In reality, do you think the painful overload and fear written across your face as you attempt your first,true winter approach in gusty winds and snow, into a small north European destination, is going to be any different as a result of your basic training route?
Be real tough on yourself and your trainers, dont bury either of your weaknesses...........as, when training is complete, (& opening investment spent) you will need to open your doors, find a customer and start trading, ..............thats when the work really starts!
Hundreds of relatively little new shops around with only a few big customers!
Spend wisely!!!!!!!!!!