Thanks all of you for the interesting and informative comments.
My original question was genuine and not OAT bashing in any way.
I am in the middle of researching which fto to apply to to take my integrated ATPL considering the massive investment involved. As someone said - sponsorship? what is sponsorship??????
I too would be extremely interested in the Cabair and BAE results - further research is called for!!!
Oh well - off to the day job now - got to carry on earning so that I can reach for the sky
By the way, if Sally reads this - I am female and work in basically a male orientated environment in ATC - no problems - they are all great, helpful and supportive - also the commercial pilots I know - all say - go for it, there is nothing better!!