this is where the problems start!!!
in JAA / FAA there is a set standard that is followed. known as PTS (practical test standards) The instructors and the examiners are all schooled in the same way so there is pretty much consistency throughout!
here, there is a set standard somewhere but its usually a rough way of doing things rather than an exact way. my friend recently went through 8 check rides as the examiner kept adding things that HE thought should be in the check ride. basically failing him on things that arent on the check sheet.
the same sort of thing is happening at other schools around the country. shame. I can only imagine that if WAAC are approved for JAA, theyve been inspected and have pretty high and consistant standards. That would be my first stop.
personally, if your tarvelling from UK and looking to get a pilots licence that you can eventually use on a more international level, JAA and FAA are the only ways to go. Thats not just my opinion, thats simply what the airlines are looking for.
If you're an aussie and you plan to stay here working for virgin blue or jet star, CASA will be ideal.
