Airline companies - Direct Entry Schemes for repayment

[FrayCampbell608]

Im confused with the process offered by a short haul company.

Before commencing training, potential pilot becomes approved then off they go to training and if all goes well, they get a contract with the firm probationary for 6 months before being taken on.

The impression i got from the airline i read about was that once you get the job, they pay you £1000 extra per month direct to your loan repayment (so in theory it works out 0% interest) over 6-7 years to pay for training costs.

Has anyone experience of this and does it really work out so well? Can you happily live off your salary while this is ongoing? Are there any hidden nasties?

[MajorYaw]

Sounds like you're talking about the CTC Wings Cadet scheme.

Check www.ctcaviation.com for info on that scheme.

Is the airline you are talking about one of these?

EasyJet
Jet2
Thomsonfly
Thomas Cook
Monarch
My Travel
First Choice

BA are also listed as partner airline, but I suspect this is more a case of BA recognising CTC as a provider of an integrated course and a potential source of pilots. From what I hear, BA still suject all candidates to their own selection process.

If the answer's yes, start reading up on the massive CTC threads here. It's generally positive.