Jet Orientation Courses
I have been researching jobs for when I complete my fATPL and came across The Guild of Air Pilots & Air Navigators (GAPAN). On there site they carried out a survey with 7 UK airlines about what they were looking for in low hour pilots.
"Key responses:
Low hour pilot applicants can expect to have to complete a Jet introduction course before joining an airline.
Airlines commonly require university entrance level education of newly qualified pilots.
An interview and a simulator check are the most commonly used pilot selection methods.
Some airlines expressed concern that many new pilots lack knowledge of commercial operations and/or the realities of the airline career."
In the industry many people (in flight schools especially) have told me not to bother with a JOC or similar as they are expensive and you gain little from them. Obviously an MCC is essential however I was wondering two things,
1) What is the general feeling on JOC's? (are they useful or essential etc...)
2) If I was to consider doing one, where is the best school to approach?
Thanks!!