Shadowpurser. .. . I have been getting myself together for the past year and deciding where to train. Well I have been lucky enough to speak to certain people who are involved in major airline pilot selection.. . First point that comes across most often is Hours. Obviously jet are preffered. Also they can obtain how well and how times you took your exames.. . So it seems that you will need to choose a school who is going to give you wide a spectrum of experience in weather, a/c, ATC environments and top-class teaching.. .. . I myself have always had three schools recommended to me Oxford, Jerez and West Michigan. All with great or growing reputations.. .Oxford has had rumors of placing self sponsored pilots second to airline sponsored. There is a discussion about it now "Oxford bad for self sponsored?". I suggest you make your mind up about that one by using evidence from the debate.. .. .If you want to hear more of my wise words (dribble to some) and what I thought when I visited the schools! Email me.. .. .Good Luck! I know it's difficult to choose.