Thats how it stands at present but I have heard about a fundamental change to the course. Contract work (which we have currently) AND having to pay for the type rating as well. A small upfront payment and then rest of the cost of the type rating would be deducted from the salary over 3 years. In essence its a pay cut for new joiners. Its come from the BALPA forum but the more I think about it, it can't be true though. Can it?? Someone tell me its rubbish! Please.