Six months is spot on.
20 sectors required for non TR pilots with previous heavy/similar experience or 40 sectors for those without that experience.
I needed 20 sectors and over the winter that took 3 1/2 months
plus the 2 months ground school I was on the £20k for almost 6 months.
On the plus side everyone is very friendly and happy to help when needed. The company paid for the TR in exchange for a 3 year bond, which included Hotels near the sim and travel costs.
The 70% contract sucks unless you actually want it (which some older guys do) but I would be surprised if it lasts longer than 1 year as by that time eveyone will have a lot more experience and be alot more marketable to other companies. The difference in pay between a Jet2 70% contract and 100% contract with BA or Monarch etc in 1 year will be the cost of the remaining bond. I therefore see alot more leaving if 100% contracts are not offered as they were last year.
Regards