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Old 3rd Jul 2014, 06:39
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harry the cod
 
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Word of caution for those budding pilots out there.

The Emirates training college ab initio pilot training is in no way related to Emirates Airlines other than it is owned by the same people. The rationale behind you signing up for this expensive 100,000 pound course is that you'll then have a job lined up on the B777 with 200 hours under your belt. That is most definitely NOT going to happen. The only people who can achieve this are Emirati Nationals and their course is completely different. It's free for a start and requires comprehensive selection tests beforehand.

There are cheaper and in my opinion far more established and better qualified training establishments that you should consider for commercial pilot training. Once completed, you'll still have to get a job flying regional/low cost operations before considering Emirates as a direct entry pilot. Minimum hours is, I believe, 2000 jet hours? Perhaps someone can clarify that last point.

In any event, do not believe it if someone at the training college says it's a door into Emirates. It's not!

Good luck in your choices and do lots and lots of research, it will pay off in the long run. Learning to fly is not cheap.

Harry
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