I could understand banks not wanting to know. They will be aware of the flooded pilot job market at the moment, i heard of them getting put off by the amount of people declaring bankrupcy during the better times, it would certainly be a dangerous game now. Afterall, isnt the lending to too many people who cant pay back, a large (or even main) contribution to the crap the economy is in at the moment?
I cant see it being reintroduced until there is a 'true' shortage of pilots in some years. I am looking to start training in three years, if i decide its worthwhile, so am saving now and will go modular. Perhaps more likely to get a career development or business loan than the full whack for one of the big FTO's?
What does this hold for the future of integrated courses? Back to full airline sponsorship when they dry up the unemployed pilot market?