Thanks for your answers foghorn and WX Man.
Just a few more questions.
I got told at a seminar that the airlines prefer the ab initio intergrated course as oppose to the modular route.
Why is this so? The only real difference I can see is the length of time to complete the respective courses- with the intergrated route being more intense - I suppose- only in time allocation.
Would doing a modular course decrease my chances of getting 'that airline job'?
Furthermore the distance learning courses seem to be a good idea- how much cheaper are these compared to the normal residential courses??
Would it matter to an employer that you have learnt the material namely the ATPL by distance learning as oppose to being taught it in a classroom?
Thanks
Tarmach.