Just because it's happening doesn't make it right. Last time I checked airlines are not FTO's. We are professionals-the key word segment being 'profession' which implies some sort of compensation for services provided.
I am NOT a trainer and will NOT fly with them period. Instead of assuming the foetal position and taking it how about making a stand and saying NO.
Flying is slowly becoming a domain of the rich. How many people have 50+ lakhs to get to this stage.... with no pay I might add?
So, by default, the overriding prerequisite for a flying 'career' is money in the bank, and I mean LOTS of it. Sorry dude, but that just doesn't cut it.
Moot point anyway since, thankfully, this P2F cr*p is off the table.