At the moment a full engineers helicopter B1 course (theory only) with one of the UK major training providers takes about 6 months and costs around GBP 9,000 plus transport, accomodation, meals and wages per head. So not a cheap option. Then there is type training on top. At least another 6 weeks. Then there would be OJT of another 2 weeks.
So about 8 months in total throw in some leave and time for the CAA to reject the paperwork
maybe about a year from start to finish.
Total cost
9000 basic, 5000 type, wages 30000, hotels transport e.t.c ???????
my guess not much change out of 65 grand
Obviously training a lot of people in block would reduce the cost, but then you have to have a block of people you can do without for a least 8 months.
Last edited by ericferret; 24th Jan 2010 at 11:16.