Poeli:
"It is cheaper, but the question I ask myself: will you get a job with it in the end? Because that's what it's all about: get a job and earn more than you invested.
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I think that has already been answered, ie: YOU ask yourself: will you get a job with an integrated FTO ? And also - if "thats what its all about" get a job as a banker.
I will give you my example just so you see where some people stand.
I have SAVED (through working my arse off for the last 8 years) for my PPL (I have just progressed into navigation), and the ATPL theory, CPL, IR,ME that will follow. What that means in plain english, is that I have enough CASH to be 100% debt free and with a nice little blue CAA folder under my arm in a years time or so - PROVIDED I DO IT MODULAR.
What happens then ? - Well, if I DO NOT get a "proper" job then I will not have 800 pounds a month repayments and will easily be able to stay current & perhaps think of an instuctors rating if the "proper" job doesnt materialise too soon. To me taking the integrated course would mean inability to maintain my license/ratings once I attain them due to severe debt.
In any case, I would not have the heart to ask my mum/dad to remortgage their house for such a gamble. Yes, its hard to get a "proper" flying job but t**gh !!!!!, just get on with it - Im spending all of my life savings but dont moan about it because I love flying.
As for people giving it all this"...there is no jobs, its a waste of time..." sure, there is no farkin jobs, BUT - do you love flying or do you just want to pull chicks in your (insert a posh airline name here) uniform & aviators, while getting paid 100k for the pleasure ???