Qualifications.

[DFLY]

What qualifications do you really need to become a pilot. I have heard that you only require GCSE to apply at OAT and CABAIR is this true and would you likely to be able to get a job at the end of the course with these qualifications considering many people holding a ATPL have degrees etc
thank you

[AlphaMale]

I think most people who become pilots have or are capable of getting a degree.

I don't see many people asking for formal qualifications in the job sections, but I'd imagine at the interview stage they'd see how well spoken you are and what your English is like.

As for the Maths and Physics, If your good enough to understand and pass all ATPL exams then that would mean you're capable of getting a decent A level grade.

I think a lot of people like myself have back up plans incase something goes pear shaped and it will also gain me a job with a good salary (which in turn pays for my flight training) I am a web/applications developer & web designer so if I don't make it as a pilot I can just become a contractor and earn £250 to £500 per day doing what I do now sitting at a desk 9-5.

Having a list of good grades and a couple of letters after you name would keep you in the better half of the CV's for sure.

Good luck :ok:

[DFLY]

Thank you for your reply.
Unfortunently i dont have a degree i have A levels but they are poor grades, looking back though at the ripe old age of 23 i no that i could of done better.
I am currently in the forces as a aircraft tech, im looking at leaving next year and maybe going to Oxford or Cabair, along with my GCSE's which are all C and above and my A levels which are rather misrable E Grade i have an NVQ in aircraft maintence and 4 years life experience in the Armed Forces which i have been told counts for a lot.
Am i living in a dream World with these Qualifications or can it be done.

[Whirlygig]

It can be done - what's your Maths like?! If you struggle with Maths (maybe physics), then you will find certain subjects difficult at ATPL; otherwise, you should be fine.

I wouldn't have thought that not having a degree was a factor (but I know nowt about airline recruitment policies); what's more important is whether you can pass the exams.

If the worst comes to the worst, you might have to take some extra lessons if you're falling behind.

Cheers

Whirls

[AlphaMale]

I'd just give it a go.

Better to have a good flyer with low qualifications and a good personality than a good flyer with good qualifications and a bad personality. That's only my way of thinking though. I/We are not airline recruitment specialists.

I'd rather spend 10hrs on the flight deck with a person I can get on with and trust at the end of the day.

Give it a go ... we're all taking risks here, too old / no degree / too young? / foreign the list goes on. :ok:

[Andy_20]

i am in exactly the same boat are you but done 5 years in the airforce. i have sent you a msg and it should be in your inbox

Andrew

[DFLY]

Cheers Guys.

Andy I cannot view my inbox until Friday but i will reply to you then if thats ok.