Who Should Pay?
BB seems to make a persuasive argument for the airlines meeting all costs. Having recently retired after 31 years flying I would say this: 1: Nothing you can say or do will ever influence the industry's recruitment/training criteria. 2: There are 2 types of newly qualified professional pilot.... those who will invest in their airline recruitment/training and those who will not (this 2nd group also known as the terminally unemployed!) 3: It can be quite hot in the kitchen... if you can't stand the heat.... 4: If you've waited until this stage to decide that you don't agree with certain airlines' recruitment/training policies, your early research and decision-making is now looking extremely shabby! Good luck to all Wannabees... make your decision..stick to the task and enjoy! If you want a job whinging work in a call-centre! PS The worst first-officers I ever flew with were the terminal whingers!! BM