Why are we talking about pressuring these keen young pilots into giving up on their dreams??? I agree the system is abusing them and their financial backing but you're never gonna convince a driven and ambitious individual not to chase their dream. I went against many neigh sayers to become an airforce pilot.
The problem is with those who make the legislation. The FAA have stated this, as well as increased FDP, are reasons for recent fatal accidents and the demise of safety. Surely we should be lobbying the CAA to follow suit?
An increase requirement of 1500 hours will stop this CTC/Easyjet relationship and make young aspiring pilots work hard to get into an Airbus flight deck and rightly so.