@ Auspilot101
I just want to say thanks for your post! I found it very interesting with your opinions about AWA as well as the industry itself.
I have heard from a lot of people on pprune as well as word of month that redcliffe is a really good school, as well as chopperline. I know a lot of ex AWA students have headed up the coast there, and from the sounds of it are really enjoying themselves! They say they have good staff and actually listen to what their students (customers), have to say!
Also it is wayyyy cheaper than AWA. Tell your nephew to go take a look at both of them!
I have also been told by AWA instructors that MFT are good as well. Numerous instructors at AWA give them a decent rap.
Cheers