Probably not the smartest thing in my opinion. Without even getting into the whole pay to train issue questions I would be asking myself are:-
- who operates ATR's and what are their hiring requirements eg: is a fresh type rating and no hours any use?
- do they hire from their own TRTO?
- what are the job prospects with Aer Arran at the end of the course? Even if there was a job have you researched what it would be like working for them? There are extensive posts in the T&E forum on their ongoing woes/pay cuts/rostering etc.
- If you came to Ireland then understand that we are bankrupt and have some of the highest direct and indirect taxes in Europe, if not the world. From what I gather the pay at AA is pretty low to start with but with all of the levies and stealth taxes nevermind the cost of petrol/diesel this place is getting ridiculous.
Good luck with your decision.