@Phil
Thanks its the first time I have come across the concept and to me it does not make any sense.
Is it particular to Spain only that this is allowed in the industry?
I just fail to see how a company with AS350s would let an R44 newly qualified ride along as a type of copilot meanwhile not gaining any hours towards their type rating.
I have heard that this situation can only last for 3 years legally in Spain and then you have to stump up for your own type rating or leave if the company does not wish to pay your type rating.
My doubts are also whether any company would enter into this arrangement at all in the first place.
This flight school assure me that from zero to finish of the CPL that I will not need to stump up more costs i.e more flight hours - I will have enough they say to be taken on, no need to pay for type rating that companies will fall over themselves to recruit me and lastly that I will have job offers before I even finish.
All and any thoughts or experiences all welcomed!
Thanks Phil