Be ready to get an earful of BS when shopping flight schools.
"Experts anticipate a shortage of pilot in 3 years in the industry" - Been hearing that since 2003. The last pilot shortage in the industry was in the summer of 1940.
"We have 90%, 95%, 100% student placement." - Rampie for 3 years at Buffalo doesn't count as 'placement' in my opinion.
"You'll have to pay your type-rating if you want your first job." - That might be true, but it's still 100% BS.
The good news is, it's still very possible to make it if he really wants it. There is also the military option.