Viking320 states...
This is wrong very wrong WHATS THE WORLD OF AVIATION COMING TOO
When is FAA/JAA/CASA or anyone going to put an end to these type of greedy operators.
The FAA nor EASA do not nor have they cared who funds the type rating course. Their only concern is that all the requirements set forth within the respective airlines' General Operations and Flight Training Operations Manuals, and country's aviation regulations are satisfied.
Shame on this profession as a whole.
Can't blame the business man for wanting to make a buck... blame the people willing to pay to play. However, more oversight on by the approving aviation agencies is required so quality control in training, and airmen can be properly monitored. Who knows with more presence from the aviation agencies around these
puppy pilot mills may be a deterrence for the the pay to play pilot. After all... who wants Fred T. Rukus breathing down one's neck on a daily basis?