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I would add though that the iCP has the caveat of having a chance to be placed with the Wings cadets if you prove yourself during training and pass an interview.
Essentially, yes;
CTC's structure goes as follow:
If you wish to apply to ANY of there courses, you HAVE to pass there Group Interview, Maths Exam and PILAPT test, which is there standard selection day.
By doing this, you have proved the aptitude they require, and therefore are then eligible to the iCP course. In order to be approved for the Cadet course (i.e, the £40,000 security bond) you then have to sit a one to one interview.
I wish the likes of 'Big Pistons Forever' would refrain from using 'punters walking in without the aptitude' as without the aptitude you wouldn't even make it past CTC's selection.
As nabanoba rightly said however, after the iCP intermediate training we have the chance to apply for the ATP, which consists of an interview, almost exactly the same as the during selection, which I mentioned before, lands you in exactly the same position as the Cadets.
In terms of 'Airline' perspectives, I almost see the iCP route more beneficial as you have to work hard to retain first time pass rates, then apply and be accepted for the ATP course to then potentially land a TR.
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