This deal may sound good, but take the following advice :. .. .DON'T PAY THE 80,000 DOLLARS UPFRONT.. .. .Even if they offer you what seems to be a "once in a lifetime opportunity", you will be making a big mistake to pay up front, because :. .. .i). The company could sink, taking your money with it.. .ii). If you don't like the course for any reason, or have to change schools, then would you be penalised ?. .iii). If they need all your money upfront, then there could be an underlying cashflow problem. Flying training is something that generates costs throughout the course (i.e. your flying hours 10 months into the course will still cost money !). If they have all your money at the begining, then what happens later on in the course ?. .. .There are many good aviation guides available, and they all advise against "paying in advance".