Fogey,
Call it whatever you wish to, but we all know the facts...
Times are hard for everyone right now, but some think they are "smarter" and can get ahead by paying to work.
You NEVER $hit where you eat, or would like to eat in the future!
Did some of you really believe that by spending 30, 40 or 50k more you going to do your self a favour???
Do you really think that any good airline give a damn about your TR + 300h?, no they DONT! Stop listening to all this BS from ATP schemes.
When I hear that such as Etihad, Fly Dubai and others are going to interview them beacuse the ATP got connection, I really dont know if I should laugh at people that believe them or maybe cry for them.
Have some self respect and dignity!