I was not aware that this was directly the case?
Ok APL and their loan pays, but your FPP pay scales cover it. Look closely. It saves BA money, hence no SSP anymore where BA paid for the TR. Compare the scheme set up to that of oaa-parc(easy), ctc (easy and others) and flybe through the various schools they use. Some you pay for TR, others pay but bond you, thus less upfront loan for the cpl/ir course cost.