“Study Now, Pay Later” Program By Cebu Pacific For Aspiring Pilots

Good news to all people who want to be pilots here in the Philippines. Cebu Pacific, one of the well-known airlines here in our country is giving a chance to all wannabe pilots with their study now, pay later program. A lot of Filipinos are aspiring to be pilots. Why? Not only because of the pay but also of the privilege of a pilot. It’s considered to be one of the more rewarding aviation careers because of its complexity, benefits, and rewards. But what’s stopping Filipinos from achieving this dream is mostly lack of finances. Being a pilot can be very lucrative but at a price as well.

The Vice President of Flight Operations of Cebu Pacific, Captain Samuel Avila, said that in order for a person to become a pilot, that individual needs to prepare somewhere around P2 million to P3.8 million for a 12-month training program. He said that in an interview in PTV News. “Pilot training is a high-risk investment because there is no guarantee for employment in spite of expensive training fees,” he added.

Why did Cebu Pacific launch this program?

You may be wondering why Cebu Pacific decided to launch this program. As per Avila, the blurry chances of securing a position in the aviation field is one of the many reasons why this program came to life. This program aims to help Filipinos to study aviation now and then pay it off when they start working. This is great help in assuring that you won’t be paying for something you won’t earn from. Especially for Filipinos who really want to study aviation and flying.

How does this Study Now, Pay Later system work?

Cebu Pacific will have a hand in the finances of the course. Successful applicants will then be employed by the airline. Once employed, they’ll be receiving salary deduction for up to 10 years to pay off for the course they took. Somehow, this will be an effective scheme especially to people who really have the talent.

So who can qualify for this course?

Of course, there are certain qualifications that Cebu Pacific wants in a person.