There is an ad in Flight international this week for Oxford which points out a new part of their training program. They put you placements during your training with one of a few airlines and then after your training you get offered a job by them. Obvisouly they want the best people so you'll have to really excel in all your classes. Also, I recently got through the payment schedule for Oxfords training and the year course costs £53K. Ouch. Particularly ouch if you only have £60K and it's your house. However, thought you might be interested. If you don't already have it FI will be out tomorrow so take a look. 'Fraid I don't know a great deal about the other courses offered. Might be cheaper in the states though.
Good luck with whatever you do.
Bunty