Watchdog probes pilot training college as complaint made

The Waterford Pilot Training College which left hundreds of trainee pilots stranded in Florida after taking up to €80,000 in tuition fees from them is being investigated by the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE).

Watchdog probes pilot training college as complaint made
Fri, 26 Oct, 2012 - 01:00
Claire O'Sullivan

A complaint concerning breaches of company law by Waterford Pilot Training College (PTC) was referred to the ODCE, according to the Department of Transport last night.

The ODCE is not allowed to reveal the identity of complainants and last night the Department of Transport said they did not have any further details about the referral.

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