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Old 16th January 2006 | 13:56
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Re: FTE integrated ATPL + real job opportunities

alberto,

My course graduated from Jerez (BAE Systems back then), in 2002. The employment situation was far worse then than it is right now. 2 or 3 guys were lucky, and found airline employment within 6 months. The majority of the course however had found work within around 18 months of finishing. I believe a small number are still looking.

All employment from our course was achieved personally, by each individual, with no help from the school. The list of Airlines on the FTE website are simply companies where previouse students have found employment, be it with or without the schools help.

The school did have a policy for forwarding suitable students details to any airlines which approached them for pilots, though I know of only 1 or 2 employers which did so in the following few months. I do believe that the large FTO's are currently dealing with several airlines in a bid to find some recruits, however, by the time you finish your course (in around 18 months or so), the employment situation is any ones guess!!

There are no guarantees, you pay your money (be it for an integrated or modular course), work your 'nads' off and then try to ensure that you are in the right place at the right time and talking to the right people!! For many the real hard work comes once the course is over - trying to secure employment!

It's a long road, so try and enjoy it along the way!!

Good luck, W-S
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