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HOW TO BE A COMMERCIAL PILOT. TYPES OF COURSES AND AVIATION SCHOOLS INTEGRATED MODULAR MPL CTC AVIATION OXFORD AVIATION ACADEMY FTE JEREZ FLYING TIME AVIATION . http://www.ctcwings.com/europe/media. STAGE 1. ONLINE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: . be at least 18 years of age
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TYPES OF COURSES AND AVIATION SCHOOLS • INTEGRATED • MODULAR • MPL • CTC AVIATION • OXFORD AVIATION ACADEMY • FTE JEREZ • FLYING TIME AVIATION
STAGE 1 • ONLINE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: • be at least 18 years of age • have the unrestricted right to live and work in the EEA or Switzerland* • hold a minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C or above including maths, science and English language • be able to demonstrate that you have successfully completed secondary or high school education (or equivalent) • be fluent in English (verbal and written)** • produce a CRC (criminal record check) Basic Disclosure Certificate before training can commence • minimum height 5'2" (157.48cm) , maximum height 6'5" (195.58cm) • Be able to obtain an EASA Class 1 medical without restrictions
STAGE 2/3 SELECTION DAY • APTITUDE & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, multi-tasking, numerical reasoning. • INTERVIEW Demonstrate interest/ work experience/ research
THE CTC COURSE • ATPL GROUND SCHOOL – SOUTHAMPTON - 5 MONTHS • SINGLE & MULTI-ENGINE FLIGHT TRAINING (CPL) – HAMILTON (NEW ZEALAND) – 8 MONTHS • INSTRUMENT RATING – BOURNEMOUTH – 2 MONTHS • AQC COURSE (SIMULATOR TRAINING) – SOUTHAMPTON – 3 WEEKS • TYPE RATING – SOUTHAMPTON • BASE TRAINING – 1 DAY • LINE TRAINING – 6-8 MONTHS
FINANCE • SECURITY BOND - £69,000 • MEDICAL - £350 • NEW ZEALAND TRAINING – £18,500 • LIVING EXPENSES - £5000 per year • BBVA – assisted loan scheme
Failing to prepare is preparing to fail • Latest pilot jobs.com • Basic Maths & Physics (GCSE) • Airline prep • Attend open days & seminars • Talk to current pilots or cadets • Have some trail lessons &/or take up gliding • Stay up to date with current affairs in the world & airline industry – magazines, websites etc. • PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!!!!!
THE JOB • SALARY: • Low cost (Ryanair, Easyjet) – zero hours contract • Regional (Flybe) - £20,000 per year (fist officer) • BA, Virgin, Thompson etc - £45,000 - £70,000 per year (first officer) , £80,000 - £110,000 per year (captain) • Hours: maximum 30 hours a week, 900 hours a year • Short Haul – 4-5 days on, 3 days off • Long Haul – 2-3 day trip, 3 days off – up to 5 trips per month
WEBSITES AND CONTACTS • http://www.ctcwings.com/ • http://www.caeoaa.com/ • http://ftejerez.com/ • http://www.bbva.com/TLBB/tlbb/ing/index.jsp • http://www.latestpilotjobs.com/ • http://www.pilotcareernews.com/category/jobs/ • http://www.balpa.org/Become-A-Pilot.aspx