Trying to keep the Caps Lock off, I think a simpleton's view is required (and I'm a simpleton).
Call it what you will, the financial
risk involved in entering flying training is always held by the student pilot. Any loan/bond is held against his/her name. All CTC (and all other flying schools) promise is that:
a. They will train you to a particular standard.
b. If you attain that standard they will try and place you with an airline.
c. They will take your money regardless of the outcome of b.
Cadetship, flexicrew, Wings, ATP, bond - it all means the same and the bottom line is are you willing to take that
risk?
In a previous existence I would often be required to make a SWOT analysis.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
I would recommend that each potential fATPL candidate does something similar when looking at each and every training program. Undoubtedly, some will turn out to be more attractive than others.