Sorry it's taken so long to reply, this forum lark is new on me, was looking for replies regularly but in the wrong place!
Thanks for the advice re- recruitment staff that seems like a sensible idea. I tend to agree with you on the modular front as it surely demonstrates commitment too? It's a bit of a minefield though with subtleties like IR vs IMC ratings and what denotes an approved training organisation? I can see how having a clear cut route that leaves you 100% qualified is attractive.
My short term goal is to nail my PPL but it's hard to shut out the sound of the clock ticking!
Where are you doing yours if you don't mind me asking?
FYI I found an encouraging post on here if you havn't already read it:
http://www.pprune.org/professional-pilot-training-includes-ground-studies/6911-full-story-start-end.html
And also
http://www.pprune.org/interviews-jobs-sponsorship/333092-zero-hours-airline-pilot-my-story.html
Good luck
