Thanks for the reply. I apologize about the confusion but the situation is not like that. I have passed the airline's selection and am on a waiting list.
The company used to pay for the TR but not anymore and I was asked during my final interview if paying for my TR would be an option for me. I agreed. Though I am still hoping that the company will pay for the TR after all but at this stage they do not.
I have been told by their chief pilot that I can expect to start my TR by February after which I will be hired by the company for a permanent position. Before starting my TR it will contractually specified that after successful completion of my TR I will be hired by the company and do line training, etc. with them, all been paid for by the company. A salary will be paid right after TR. Obviously one can always get kicked out but that can even happen to sponsored cadets.
So it's pretty forward and by all means not a pay-for-line-training scheme I would think.
Still, I initially take the financial risk of putting out 21k... which I find rather disconcerting. But it's that first elusive job.
What to think?