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So I've done a lot of reading and research (thanks PPRUNE!) on Alpha Aviation and how they were structured in the past - it was all a bit messy it seems.
Since then however, it feels like they've really stepped up their game with their new aircraft, their simulators and contracts in Portugal rather than the Philippines. They have also provided a written guarantee of 1,500 and type rating in the Airbus A320 with salary with a view to arrange permanent employment after that.
Can I ask if any of you have recently attended and graduated? If there are any tips/tricks to the upcoming entrance examinations? (Mine are next week)
And finally if anyone has any more comments on Air Arabia itself or the training college? I'm struggling with accommodation right now, but it's not impossible and I hope to arrange that to a completion when I am there next week.
In fact, if any of you guys living there would like to meet up for a drink, I'd be delighted! Looking forward to your replies
So I've done a lot of reading and research (thanks PPRUNE!) on Alpha Aviation and how they were structured in the past - it was all a bit messy it seems.
Since then however, it feels like they've really stepped up their game with their new aircraft, their simulators and contracts in Portugal rather than the Philippines. They have also provided a written guarantee of 1,500 and type rating in the Airbus A320 with salary with a view to arrange permanent employment after that.
Can I ask if any of you have recently attended and graduated? If there are any tips/tricks to the upcoming entrance examinations? (Mine are next week)
And finally if anyone has any more comments on Air Arabia itself or the training college? I'm struggling with accommodation right now, but it's not impossible and I hope to arrange that to a completion when I am there next week.
In fact, if any of you guys living there would like to meet up for a drink, I'd be delighted! Looking forward to your replies
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Wow, that's crazy. So what's actually happening with the cadets? Nobody has thought to complain? Presumably that's 6 months doing nothing and paying costs of accommodation and living costs for no real reason??
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Getting accommodation shouldn't be a problem for you. Quite a few of the cadets lodge in air arabia's serviced apartments. There are also some serviced apartments in Ajman where a lot of alpha cadets stay. There is transportation to and fro the academy provided to them. When you go for your assessment, you can ask around.
The delays are quite long I have to admit, but they have been becoming shorter and shorter. So, they are clear signs of improvements, it's just a matter of time.
The assessment test is fairly straight forward. It's at the high school level. I suggest you do some brushing up for physics, if it's been a while since you graduated from high school.
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The delays are quite long I have to admit, but they have been becoming shorter and shorter. So, they are clear signs of improvements, it's just a matter of time.
The assessment test is fairly straight forward. It's at the high school level. I suggest you do some brushing up for physics, if it's been a while since you graduated from high school.
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Hi crazy-bird
Thanks for that, I guess you are already admitted to AAA now? How is it there and how is it going? Do you have any concerns or regrets?
Guys, I'm a bit worried now as I'm on the verge of committing a serious amount of money to this, and all of a sudden it feels like the floor has fallen out from beneath me! Is it really a scam!?
I was told it was guaranteed to get my 1,500 with Air Arabia immediately following graduation from training. That is also enough to convert to ATPL so I can find a job "anywhere" or if I'm good enough be offered a place at Air Arabia.
Thanks for that, I guess you are already admitted to AAA now? How is it there and how is it going? Do you have any concerns or regrets?
Guys, I'm a bit worried now as I'm on the verge of committing a serious amount of money to this, and all of a sudden it feels like the floor has fallen out from beneath me! Is it really a scam!?
I was told it was guaranteed to get my 1,500 with Air Arabia immediately following graduation from training. That is also enough to convert to ATPL so I can find a job "anywhere" or if I'm good enough be offered a place at Air Arabia.
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The culture and atmosphere is good, but the course is far from easy. You will have to put in a lot of work over here.
Its still too early to have any concerns or regrets to be honest, I'll only get to know once i graduate.
The 1500 hours are guaranteed as long as air arabia is satisfied with your skill level. Apparently 97% of all cadets have been inducted into air arabia. The remaining 3% was because of either financial reasons or they got kicked out due to attitude.
I have spoken to quite a few cadets of earlier batches, and they say that everyone they know have gotten jobs. So, fingers crossed for me as well.
And yes, with 1500 hours, you can convert your MPL to an unfrozen ATPL with which you can apply 'anywhere' provided you meet the minimum requirements.
Its still too early to have any concerns or regrets to be honest, I'll only get to know once i graduate.
The 1500 hours are guaranteed as long as air arabia is satisfied with your skill level. Apparently 97% of all cadets have been inducted into air arabia. The remaining 3% was because of either financial reasons or they got kicked out due to attitude.
I have spoken to quite a few cadets of earlier batches, and they say that everyone they know have gotten jobs. So, fingers crossed for me as well.
And yes, with 1500 hours, you can convert your MPL to an unfrozen ATPL with which you can apply 'anywhere' provided you meet the minimum requirements.
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Crazy_bird, thanks for your great information and insight.
Have you any comment or information on the first reply to my message which was about 28 cadets waiting over 6 months to get into base training? As for me, that would be a financial hit that I couldn't take beyond what I've already prepared for with course costs and housing etc.
In fact, perhaps you could PM me your contact details and we could grab food sometime and have a chat? I'll buy of course! I'm in Dubai now.
Have you any comment or information on the first reply to my message which was about 28 cadets waiting over 6 months to get into base training? As for me, that would be a financial hit that I couldn't take beyond what I've already prepared for with course costs and housing etc.
In fact, perhaps you could PM me your contact details and we could grab food sometime and have a chat? I'll buy of course! I'm in Dubai now.
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regarding delays, i dont know anything about base training, I have never asked around about it. But, i dont think that it would be as long as 6 months. Maybe before, when alpha had just started shop, but not today.
All i know is that the delays for the core flying in Portugal is currently around 3 months and is reducing batch by batch.
All i know is that the delays for the core flying in Portugal is currently around 3 months and is reducing batch by batch.
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The whole course is approximately 143100 Euros or $155180 presently. This does not include the $815 non-refundable assessment fees, U.A.E residence visa if required $545, $29947 open dated security deposit for the line training which is said to be recoverable upon the F.O contract with the company over a 60 month period, and a non refundable MPL course deposit fee of $10889 before starting the course.
In addition to the above, GCAA class 1 medical, transportation and accommodation charges are not included.
Ground school is in Sharjah, Core Flying in Portugal or Greece, Training and TR in Dubai and Sharjah.
Have heard success stories with over 100 cadets getting placement with the airline but right now they are facing a delay in the training period from 3-6 months.
Personally would not pay so much for an MPL!
In addition to the above, GCAA class 1 medical, transportation and accommodation charges are not included.
Ground school is in Sharjah, Core Flying in Portugal or Greece, Training and TR in Dubai and Sharjah.
Have heard success stories with over 100 cadets getting placement with the airline but right now they are facing a delay in the training period from 3-6 months.
Personally would not pay so much for an MPL!
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Well if I start now, then presumably and hopefully in 18 months when I reach the stage to start base training, these delays are worked out. I am told that there are NOT 28 cadets waiting for base training and this is a rumour. Additionally, I have been told my two months will be in Portugal, not Greece or Philippines.
My medical and the assessments and psychologists meeting are all this week.
My medical and the assessments and psychologists meeting are all this week.
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Yes I believe most of the training is done in Sharjah. It is a two month trip (paid for) to Portugal presumably for live training on the A320. I will confirm more later in the week after I meet with Alpha but I'm sure it's only 2 months as due to the new simulator in Sharjah many hours can be logged in that.
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Hi Aiza
I'm not very rich, lol, so let's get that clear. I cannot afford for this to go wrong. It's a risk/reward balance and from what I've seen thus far, it seems like a lot of negativity is unjustified but of course, I started this thread and asked the question to get an insight so believe me I am listening to you and others with these concerns and voicing them.
I really do not know where this 28 cadets waiting comes from. I've brought it up numerous times and they say it's impossible that 28 people have had t wait more than 6 months, which I'm inclined to believe is true. But it does feel like a number plucked out of thin air. Can you provide me with the batch numbers that are waiting over 6 months? Or even PM me the names for even just half of those cadets you say are waiting so I can bring it up directly, because at the moment, just using the number 28 does seem too speculative!
So please, PM me just 14 of the names, or 10 if you want, who have waited over 6 months, and you have my word I will meet with Alpha this week, and bring to their attention and transcribe here what was said back to me. I think that's fair right? Because it is not just myself who will benefit from finding out whether or not it is true that 28 people are waiting - I know for sure there are many other potential Alpha students watching this thread closely...
I'm not very rich, lol, so let's get that clear. I cannot afford for this to go wrong. It's a risk/reward balance and from what I've seen thus far, it seems like a lot of negativity is unjustified but of course, I started this thread and asked the question to get an insight so believe me I am listening to you and others with these concerns and voicing them.
I really do not know where this 28 cadets waiting comes from. I've brought it up numerous times and they say it's impossible that 28 people have had t wait more than 6 months, which I'm inclined to believe is true. But it does feel like a number plucked out of thin air. Can you provide me with the batch numbers that are waiting over 6 months? Or even PM me the names for even just half of those cadets you say are waiting so I can bring it up directly, because at the moment, just using the number 28 does seem too speculative!
So please, PM me just 14 of the names, or 10 if you want, who have waited over 6 months, and you have my word I will meet with Alpha this week, and bring to their attention and transcribe here what was said back to me. I think that's fair right? Because it is not just myself who will benefit from finding out whether or not it is true that 28 people are waiting - I know for sure there are many other potential Alpha students watching this thread closely...
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Heyy pals, how much does a class A medical certificate cost? and do i have to go through IELTS Exam ? to know more about AAA i would love to meet someone from the group we could like catch up for coffee or something.
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Guys,
can anyone help me how to pass/ fare well in Alpha Academy assessment test in stages 1 and 2 stage 1 is psychometry and stage 2 has maths physics English and psychomotor tests ?? quick response will be much appreciated as my son has an appointment with them on 11 and 12 July 2016 in Dubai and Sharjah.
can anyone help me how to pass/ fare well in Alpha Academy assessment test in stages 1 and 2 stage 1 is psychometry and stage 2 has maths physics English and psychomotor tests ?? quick response will be much appreciated as my son has an appointment with them on 11 and 12 July 2016 in Dubai and Sharjah.