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Old 6th March 2018 | 23:15
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TryingToAvoidCBs
 
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From: Event Horizon
Try Modular.

(Just noticed this post is >12 months old...but it's worth mentioning the following)

Your original post clearly states you are attempting to apply for the EJ MPL. Understandably, CTC & EasyJet will want the cream of the crop for such a course. This will be due to the short and intense period of the course and the minimal hours you have once you get into the RHS of a shiny A320.
It makes sense that if you are struggling with the basics during the assessment, then having to do (according to the EJ website):
  • Theoretical knowledge training
  • Aircraft flight training – Single-engine piston aircraft, NZ and UK
  • Multi-pilot flight training – A320 Jet simulator UK
  • Aircraft type-specific training– A320 Jet simulator, UK
  • Aircraft type-specific training– A320 simulator and A320 aircraft, UK– with L3 and easyJet
  • easyJet training – line flying, UK and Europe with easyJet
...all in 80 weeks (18 months) is going to push you well beyond your limits. It's also going to set you back £109,000

Consider the modular route. You can start with a PPL, and as others have suggested, get a feel for a real aircraft and build those skills which are required to take your career to the next level. It's far more enjoyable, less stressful, IMHO much better training too as you can go at a pace which is comfortable for you, and it'll also save you a small fortune.

Yes, it will take longer....possibly a LOT longer. But you'll still walk out of a respectable flying school with the same peice of paper, and also open yourself to MANY other airlines who will resepct your hard work and dedication (hopefully).

There are many ways to skin a cat. If you can't skin the first one, don't give up. Try a different cat from a different angle. Only once you've run out of cats should you then move on.

We're not all Chuck Yeager, but you don't have to be. You just have to want to be. We weren't born to fly, you have to work at it.

Best of luck.

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