Togaroo,
Thanks for these sage comments. I would, however, add my opinion that, although there may be an over supply of newly qualified pilots, there certainly is a shortage of experienced pilots. The blokes who are qualifying now are the ones who will be in demand in a year or two.
Another thing, how many Art, History, Psychology, etc., etc., graduates go on to pursue the same career as they have been funded through University for by the State? Very few, I would say, from discussions with friends who have been on these courses. Many of the ones I know are now “filling in”, working in restaurants, shops and bars, because their courses have not been vocational. How many drop out of their University and College courses because of “it wasn’t right for me” attitude.
Compare this attitude with the average ATPL student, who works his butt off. This could be partially due to the fact that there is a vast amount if money at stake- but why should our successive governments of all colours steal a very large proportion of that amount in tax- because they see students as an easy target, with no real means of protesting.
THEY ARE TAXING US TO LEARN- surely, amongst other things, VAT on the cost of learning is against our Human Rights?
[This message has been edited by Tosh McCaber (edited 03 April 2001).]