Originally Posted by
paco
"Is it particular to Spain only that this is allowed in the industry?"
It's not "allowed" in the industry - it is a legal fiddle.
phil
Thanks Phil this schools argument appears to be that companies taking you in under this legal fiddle arrangement allows you to get your foot in the door of a company whereby they then out of the goodness of their heart someday decide to pay for your type rating on an AS350 or more likely you do.
I presume they pay badly too for the privilege of going along for the ride?
To me it appears you are only there as a body to occupy the other seat. To be honest this arrangement for me is fine if there's a prospect of them paying for your type rating. But how likely is that? How much would it cost me if I ended up paying the type rating on an AS350?
The danger I see is that they pay you a pittance to occupy a seat dangling the hope they will pay the type rating then at the end of three years you either stump up or they fire you and get the next sucker in the pipeline.
All and any thoughts contributions welcome