Just to throw another option into the mix.... eJ have been running an internal sponsorship scheme for several years now. You need to have worked for the company for 18 months when applications close each year, but as I understand it, eJ underwrite your loan for the MPL scheme, and you've got a job waiting at the end of it. So there's the option to work for them as cabin crew for a couple of years, get a real feel for the airline, the crew, the rosters, and get yourself in a good position for the scheme. For those looking to start training asap, it's of little use, but if you're not planning on starting for a few years, it's definitely worth consideration. Being crew is really good fun, and you'll have an amazing appreciation for what goes on behind the flight deck door when you eventually step into the RHS