I have applied for a position with Ryanair several times but they answered "no", telling me that they can't state the reason, which I suspect is that the FTO I trained with, is not OAA or PARC or CTC or whatever they use these days.
I am constantly checking CTC but they have no openings I can apply for.
I also applied at FlyBe, BMI and lots of other operators which said pretty much the same as Ryanair, that they can't consider my application due to the large number of applicants.
I wouldn't write wasting your time. I am considering university in the UK through a loan program that will pay for tuition and ask for money in return only after graduating and getting a job. If I had the money cash, I would definitely pay for a B737/A320 type rating.
I figured that by the time I finish my degree, the industry, strictly regarding pilot positions, will have bounced back and if not, I would have a safer career in the industry that I enjoy.
On the other hand, I would go for a pilot position every time instead of anything else, so if I can find any opportunity at all, I shall take it.
So, given this situation, do you think I would make better connections towards a pilot future working as an F.I. or simply working and studying a university degree or by working as a flight attendant or anything else in the industry that would require full time dedication?
I will not give up on my dreams, but I have to do something. Thanks again for all the help"mad_jock". It's reassuring, talking to someone who can see things in perspective and who can shed some light on some of the aspects unknown to me.