EzyRamper, CTC do not pay you, you pay yourself from your big loan that is why you do not pay tax or NI!
I do not like these schemes where pilots fly for free in order to get experience but can also understand why inexperienced pilots are tempted by the thought of a few pages of Airbus hours in their log book.
Unfortunately, the CTC scheme now screws its own cadets by condoning Easyjets actions of booting out cadets after 6 months when they would have to be given a contract and be paid in favour of another bunch of fly for free cadets. This obviously suits CTC very nicely as there is a constant demand for their services.
However, I would strongly advise any cadets to consider their options this coming winter as Ezy will not be in need of their services even if they are free.