How accurate is the PATS website in saying HECS debt of $75K plus company loan of $40K which you are required to pay back from year 1 - meaning first year of training or work.
So incur a debt of $115K - that is just for the FTA part ? What about aircraft endorsements etc , more $$ you have to pay or bond ?
But paid a "training" wage of around $50K whilst at FTA, so clear say $42K whilst at FTA.
The website is contradictory in that it states no contribution expected from student during training , company funds the part up to pre PPL , but clearly a debt is incurred ??
$115K sounds about right for the FTA program ??
Last edited by Flyboat North; 30th Jul 2013 at 04:42.