Aviation studies for Commercial Pilot training, Kingston University.

[Asianberry]

Hey does anyone know how many applicants did the Kingston University take in this year?
I myself was turned down because of the enormous amounts of application (as told by the admission officer) and to be honest I kinda missed the UCAS deadline.

[Lew747]

Anyone with any info on this course please advise, as I myself am interested too

[cptdivz]

lads i will tell you that all commercial pilot training degrees are a rip..do a real degree in anything else or jump into training at the CORRECT TIME( which is not within the next 3 years in my opinion:ok:!

Regards.

[PilotPieces]

cptdivz which course do you have experience on?

[Asianberry]

Yeah, that's what I exactly had in mind. Get a job, stick on to it for next 2 or 3 yrs, make some savings and then go for pilot training. But I'm also considering other paths like scholarships and I'm re-applying in Kingston next year.

[PilotPieces]

Yes, you have the right idea, however you do realise that from the day you start the Kingston course, you have effectively started the clock. Start Kingston Sep 09 and you will have completed the atpl exams by July 11, which then means you then have to get the cpl/ir done in 36 months.

If that timescale suits you then go for it, but as long as you are aware that the clock starts ticking on your first day.

[Keith.Williams.]

Approximatley 175 applications were made before the UCAS deadline and a number of other candidates have requested information since then. Because of the CAA restrictions on class sizes, we are aiming to take a total of 48 students this year.

Most standard university courses can take classes of almost any size (even in the hundreds), but the limit is 24 per class for JAR ATPL courses. At the time of application, the majority of the applicants have not yet taken their A Levels, so they do not have the required qualifications to join the course. This means that some of those who are offered conditional places do not ultimately take them up.

Although the UCAS deadline has passed, it is still possible to apply through the Clearing System. But before doing so you should make sure that you really want to do the course. To make this decision you should contact us at EPTA (01202 581122 or by e-mail at [email protected]) and arrange a visit. You can then meet the staff and students and see what the course is really about.

Finally the statement

Yes, you have the right idea, however you do realise that from the day you start the Kingston course, you have effectively started the clock. Start Kingston Sep 09 and you will have completed the atpl exams by July 11, which then means you then have to get the cpl/ir done in 36 months.

Is not quite true.

Students joining in September 2009 will take their first ATPL exams in August 2010. Their 18 months deadline starts from then. They will take their final JAR ATPL exams in May 2011. Their 36 months to get the IR starts from then
So students on this course have until May 2014 to get their IR.

[Asianberry]

That's eveything i needed. Thank you very much! :ok:

[vasiokata]

Hello,I am 28 year old man from Bulgaria.Is there anyone who can tell me more about aviation studies for commercial pilot training at Kingston University?I have A level and a higher diploma from military aviation academy in Bulgaria.I have two years length of service in Bulgarian air force as an air traffic controller but I was dismissed from there in Dec 2008.Now I am free of military charge and still want to continue in aviation,my dream is flying and I wonder,where is the best place for professional pilot training,Kingston caught my attention but I want to know more about this University and this course.Is that best place for pilot training or not.what's your opinion?

[Ikarusleftwing]

Would be good to hear from current or past students on their experience of this course.

Is the flying element part of the course compulsory with cabair schools or can it be done elsewhere?

[Bro]

Despite what you might be told you are not required to do your flying with Cabair.

[Ikarusleftwing]

Just to get this back on the forum, any one else on this course or planning to go down this route?

Can anyone recommend any accommodation which is near that gives flexibility on length of lease? (which isn't a hotel!).

Cheers

[NeilRyan]

Ask yourselves:

"Do I want to be a pilot or have a degree?"

If you want to be a pilot then I'd personally say do a Modular or Integrated Course. Having a degree might sound pleasing. But at the end of the day when you go out looking for a job, the first thing an airline company will look at is your logbook not your degree.

But if you still like a degree and also wants to become a pilot. Just be aware that the Kingston Course might drag a little bit, as one of our instructors say "a university course is one years worth of work crammed into three". Saying that though, the amount of work can get pretty hectic at times, as you can imagine it is still a university course after all. If you like to take it at a slow pace and live the student life, then this course should suit you.

There are plenty of accommodations around the area. Bear in mind that the school is located in an airport so you might have to walk or cycle a bit to get there. Typical double rooms cost around £350. Check gumtree or sparerooms for accommodations.