Despite Al 'being Al' you learn how to fly a turbine and you'll be one of the better jump pilots if you get through his 'training'
6 grand doesn't sound too bad if it includes his icus?
I laugh at the slagging jump piloting gets, if you do it properly and learn the lessons that come with it, it's great experience.
I know of some employers who count it as excellent experience not just a way of building hours
