rolling circle. Correct on the ab intio. But then we have some 84 (I think) BA cadets coming to BAE Systems, Jerez for their MCC and JOC courses.
Glossary:
ab initio - learning to fly light piston aircraft to get your commercial pilots license and various ratings. Usually includes groundschool tuition as well.
MCC - Multi Crew Co-operation courses designed to stop fisticuffs on the flightdeck.
JOC - Jet Orientation Course, how to transition from flying light piston aircraft to flying a big jet our of Heathrow etc.
BAE Systems have trained BA cadets on ab initio in the past and have done the JOC courses almost continuously. The difference is that BAE donīt try to pretend that this connection with British Airways will "help" you get a job with them.
Cheers,
WWW