that is EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DO AS A PILOT.
Isn't it though?
The alternative theory is that a decision has been made, and our young friend is casting around hoping for someone to tell him he's doing the right thing.
Like, I get the impression he might seriously be considering passing up
free training (if such does indeed exist), in exchange for training at the shiny schools, based on his subsequent likelihood of flying for BA et al.
JR