I agree with Rottweiler22 on what he said. I saved up and am starting very soon and dont have to take the loan. Everyone including the schools told me to budget for 2 years and also if possible to have money for a type rating or a way of getting it. I went a bit further and budgeted for 30 months
In terms of employment statistics I have yet to have a school that haven't provided them to me when asked. CTC's are on the internet last time I checked. I won't post them because its not my place but just give them a ring, its very positive.