FTC of South Africa
Hi Jepo
I have been seriously looking at FTC for a Jan 2004 start. What attracted me most apart from the lower cost than UK & US courses was that it was the only school in S.A. approved by the UK CAA. This latest rumour/news regarding its takeover is very worrying.
I have been working very hard at working out how to finance this college, together with trying to find teacher positions for my wife. Over the phone, the main guy- Guy Jackson seemed very nice and helpful and very positive. At no time has he let on that the school might be taken over or that they are going through difficulties (not that he would of course!!). He also said that it would be no trouble finding my wife a job and that they would look into it. We have been trying ourselves contacting the schools direct... and I can tell you that it is not as easy as he made out.
One thing has worried me though- because a Jan start was proving to be quite awkward for us (with regard finding work for my wife) I rang up and spoke to someone in the school asking when the next courses for the JAR ATPL licence will start. They were not able to give me any details whatsoever. This was worrying!
I would be grateful if you could share some of your own experiences and news regarding the FTC.