Originally Posted by
Uneasy Rider
It appears Helicomparator doesn't rate the current level of training for either CPL or IR, claiming it's all down to whether you have the money or not, rather than the aptitude.
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"No, by no means everyone. It is amazing how many candidates pitching up for a job, with fresh flight school CPL/IR, are unemployable either for personal reasons or because they demonstrate an inability to actually fly. Having the licence can simply mean you had the money but nothing else."
I take it he's including the students fresh out of Bristow Academy?
Yes, most definitely. Lots of money and time will get you a license regardless of your aptitude, intelligence or interpersonal skills. BA is no different - its a commercial enterprise to take people, their money, and turn that into a person with a license. It does seem to have a good reputation but I have never been there so I have no idea what it's like.