I went modular because I couldn't afford CTC or OAA at that particular time. 5 months after I completed my training I joined Ryanair and stayed there for 4 years.
The loan for my training including type rating stood at just under 70k when I started on the line. In the 4 years I was there I bought a car which is now my own, got a mortgage, and paid a substantial amount off my loan which is now standing at just over 25k.
I've now left Ryanair and moved on to a much nicer operator and to be honest apart from the odd glitch here and there, the plan I set out to do when I embarked on taking up this career has worked out.
Was it worth it? Yes. I find the job immensely rewarding, I'm very proud to be doing it, and I have a very healthy work/life balance.
It can work out but you need to have a plan when you set out to do this.
But in these challenging times the most important thing you need is Lady Luck on your side.
The path on my journey has been littered with bodies.
Go in with your eyes open.
Last edited by go around flaps15; 15th March 2014 at 14:09.