Tailscape,
I think we will have to agree to disagree on that point. I am mearly agreeing with Bronseage when he states:
"I,m sure that the academy is great for the cadets and associated airlines but you miss my point.
Cheap labour being placed into the jobs many established pilots aspire to attain can only damage the market.
If there is little pilot movement between companies within this industry then how can existing pay and benifits be improved or (in my case) even maintained! "
The comparison i was making (prehaps misjudged) was that you can end up stuck between a rock and a hard place, does one turn down an offer because it damages the industry, or take it for personal gain. In the case of Cathey Pacific it actully helps the industy, as it would improve pilot contitions, but in CTC´s case, it would, in my view damage it.
Don´t get me wrong if i could afford to work for free for 6 months and pay for a course that i have already completed then i would.
I also wish those people that can afford it (and can complete the selection process ) the best of luck.
Bluebaron
Ps if anyone wants to start a poll outlining the pro´s and cons then go ahead. The results should make interesting reading.
