Can I just UNDERLINE to EVERYONE. DO NOT self sponsor your training, you could be part of the 1% who find work, or you could be part of the 99% sitting at home or flying for some outfit that pays €900 a month.
If someone starts talking about a pilot shortage, turn around and walk away. It's not happening right now.
I don't mean to be a pessimist, I'm just telling you the truth. Find yourself a cadet scheme and keep applying till you get there. Trust me, the job is more than worth it.
And that's from someone who attended FTE and couldn't imagine going anywhere else.