I was sponsored from the commencement of my PROFESSIONAL training. I joined with PPL/IMC/NIGHT +180 Hrs (100+ P1). The company put in a fixed contribution towards the training and I pay the rest. They do Stipulate however, where I had to train ie PPSC then Professional Air Training for CPL/IR.
I am on the JAR system so have to do the fully approved - horribly expensive - course for the CPL and IR.
I was due to start my type rating in July but have been put on hold until recruiting commences (no dates given) DOH!!
Also the ATPL comes active at 1500Hrs 100Hrs Night and 500Hrs Multi Crew as suggested in a previous post.