I was awarded a career development loan last year. I dont know how they are viewing pilots at the moment.
I got mine from Banc-lays. They experdited the loan as I kept on their backs. The Scotish Bank didnt want to know.
I later returned the money after September, as I was worried that several schools might go under and I didnt want them taking my 8K.
I will apply for it again when the market picks up and I am ready to do my IR.
I have however got £20K fro HSBC, professional studies loan. I have used some for flying and invested the rest, until the market again looks ready to recruit. This can be paid into your account whereas the Career Development loan gets paid direct to your school.
If you are worried that they might go LA LA then do a credit search, or dont use them.
I am currently with Atlantic Flight Training in Coventry. They are excellent and very understanding.
If you require any more help then please drop me a line and I will see what I can do to help.
Good Luck
PS has any body seen PieLander recently