Hi all,
I thought it was about time to come to these forums to ask for some advice
I'm 19 years of age and am about to embark on the huge task of achieving my fATPL.
Back in January I applied for CTC Wings Cadet scheme and passed their selection; My due start date is in the next 6 months however me and my father have been having some thoughts.
To cut a long story short, I've been lucky enough to have my father raise about 70% of the £80,000 for CTC Wings Cadet, Leaving me with the task of finding the other 30%. In today's recession, and a phonecall to CTC to find out that their 'pool time' is 50+, it's making me think twice.
The last thing I want to do is come out of training with debts of the 30% which I will have to loan, without a job.
Therefore I have been looking at other options. After thorough research over the last week looking at FTO's all over the globe, I've found that the likes of CTC, OAA, FTE can get away with charging £80,000+ for an Intergrated ATPL course, partly for the label of being a CTC/OAA/FTE Cadet.
I'd rather achieve a fATPL, for say £45,000 elsewhere and not have to worry about being in debt post training. Agree?
I've been looking at Training in Florida at the likes of Naples Air Center, Epic Aviation Academy or FlyEASA - I have picked these three as I'd complete an Intergrated FAA &
JAA ATPL Course with around 260 hours. I understand, and fully acknowledge that I should attend a non CAA-certified Flight school in the states.
In summary, I'm just looking for a bit of experienced advice from people who have done there training in FTO's other than the big ones mentioned. I'm in no rush and want to ensure I receive quality training at a slightly smaller price tag.
Any advice and help would be muchly appreciated.
P.S - I'd consider all FTO's, not just US and UK.