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Old 23rd Aug 2010, 14:40
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Beyond an obvious rant, it is quite difficult to understand what point you are making. As end users (if you will) we are not seeing any noticeable drop in standards. The people coming through this system appear to be reasonably stable, mature, sensible individuals with a solid grounding and a keen ability to learn quickly. I have already said that, if that changes I will let you know.

You seem obsessed with people "loosing" their houses. By the way the word you want is "losing." A tile on the roof of said house may be loose, but the owner will only lose it after the wind has blown it away. The cost of this course is very much on par with that charged for similar integrated flight training courses by other primary establishments such as Oxford or FTE. At around £80,000 - £90,000, that is not all cheap, but that is the price. Obviously only those with the resouces to afford these prices will be able to afford these programmes. There are alternative methods of aquiring pilots licences, either by necessity or choice.

One of the visible advantages of these courses, is that the airline partners are keen on the end product. They feel that the ab-initio training and assesments that these candidates have received, is consistent with that found in an airline environment. Despite the very low experience levels, the candidates training has all been airline orientated, and as such the candidates tend to have very much the right attitude. This makes them quick learners, with a good background of CRM methodology and techniques. The airline partners also have a good understanding of the candidates training history and background, when they make their initial selections. Even in good times these cadet pilots are on at least a six month probationary period, so if any one didn't make the grade for whatever reason, that placement would be terminated.

Although you seem a little angry at the state of the global economy and how it affects a companies need to adapt, as well as consequences for reckless borrowers etc. that is not the fault of the training organisations. At the very pinnacle of this particular food chain, the airlines themselves are all having to adapt to survive. Terms and conditions of employment are in almost every case being culled and modified in attempts to ensure that survival.

Make no mistake, if the airlines see any reduction in the quality of the product, such that the product no longer represents value for money, then they will purchase elsewhere. They do this for virtually every service they are already contracted to, be that caterers, handling agencies, cleaners, hotel providers, transportation companies, etc. The providers are well aware of this. CTC are no doubt well aware of these realities, they as a company already live by these realities. They have also been around for quite a while now and have worked to achieve the reputation they have.

All companies and individuals must adapt to survive. These are difficult economic times and that adaption should reflect the realities of the current marketplace. You can make a delicious meal whether the basic ingredients came from Harrods, Tesco's, Asda's, Lidl's, or off the local market stall. Sometimes it takes a little more effort, but often the end result is the same.

If by any chance you witness high end equipment being cleared out of the offices and classrooms, and being loaded into packing boxes destined for the Cayman Islands, then let us know. Likewise if we see any change in the quality of this companies product we will let you know, I promise.

To all the men and women I glibly refer to as "product," please accept my apologies. It is done for the purpose of analogy and comparison, and to take some of the emotion out of the observation and discussion.
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