CTC is a profit making business, which has recently undergone a change in ownership. The latter point is likely to lead to changes going forwards.
In simple terms, you don't have the aptitude for the Wings programme (for whatever reason), but you do have some aptitude but much more importantly access to £100k.
we have the chance to apply for the ATP, which consists of an interview, almost exactly the same as the during selection, which I mentioned before, lands you in exactly the same position as the Cadets.
If on that interview (after having spent £100k), CTC has very few airline placements to offer and a lot of Wings cadets coming through, what chance do you think you have of passing it??
The answer is nil, even if you've suddenly become the best pilot in the world. Therein lies the problem, your entire career and £100k relies on a subjective interview - the success of which will be dictated almost entirely by how many placements there are to fill for CTC versus Wings cadets coming through.
I almost see the iCP route more beneficial .
You're joking. It's more beneficial to CTC.