2. TYPES OF COURSES AND AVIATION SCHOOLS INTEGRATED MODULAR MPL CTC AVIATION OXFORD AVIATION ACADEMY FTE JEREZ FLYING TIME AVIATION

4. http://www.ctcwings.com/europe/media

5. 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

6. STAGE 2/3 SELECTION DAY APTITUDE & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, multi- tasking, numerical reasoning. INTERVIEW Demonstrate interest/ work experience/ research

7. 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

8. FINANCE SECURITY BOND - £69,000 MEDICAL - £350 NEW ZEALAND TRAINING – £18,500 LIVING EXPENSES - £5000 per year BBVA – assisted loan scheme

9. 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!!!!!

10. 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

11. FULFILL YOUR DREAM

12. 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