Why don't airline schemes recruit self-sponsored students?
Just a thought.
Why do airlines that run their own cadet schemes not accept newly qualified self-sponsored students, or even students currently in training?
I understand their recruitment process is thorough and aims to select the best (which "hold pool" cadets may be), and encourages use of their own SOPs early on. However, are there any other reasons as to allowing a "hold pool" to grow in size whilst these capable low-hour pilots are denied access to airline schemes?