if you had a choice where would you go for training

[concorde747]

hi i am currently 17 and next year gonna start uni and hoping to do make enough money in the three years to fund integrated training after uni. if you had a choice where would be the best place to go for the training

[Scott Duch]

I'm 16 and have done much research into FTOs. CTC Mcalpine appeals to me the most however they do demand more in terms of entry qualifications and in team work/ cooperation. In terms of employment they are very good. Oxford Aviation Acadamy looks very good too. Keeping my options open but they look the best in my own, personal opinion.

[phantomcruiser07]

Royal air force training..........of course you'd have to stay with them for at least 2 decades, but nonetheless the finest pilot training in the world.

[GeorgEGNT]

FTE looks the place for me ! Going over in April to hopefully confirm my feelings.

[cjd_a320]

What Uni concorde747 ?

If your doing at Math's or Physics based subject then have a look at the world of investment hedge Funds if you want to make serious money..

The junior traders make more money in a week that most of the jet jockes make in 3 months.

Then if you still want to fly ( god knows why these days :ugh:) then you'll have more than enough in your back pocket, to do any course you want.;)

[preduk]

I'm telling you right now, there is no chance in hell you are going to save up for an integrated course at Uni. For two reasons

A) University is very expensive, so most of your money will be spent there
B) You wont get a job that pays anywhere near £70k+ over 3 years

[cjd_a320]

All depends if concorde747 has a "pot" to start with.

Its more and more common with this property cycle, that students are going to Uni with inexcess of £20-30K provided by Mum & Dad by cashing in some of their home equity....

If however your starting with nothing, then 70K is very un realistic as preduk points out.

I was young and daft once, I also wanted to be a pilot..:ugh: I did it the old
modular way. Ie the hard way. I finally got to the bus (320).

These days I Trade for a investment fund. When I look back at the cost and sacrifices I maded just to fly a plane. I must of been insane!

[nick14]

paid my money and made my choice at 19.

OAA, and would make the same choice again.

Nick

[turbowhat]

OAA integrated cost a lot, gets you a job, what more can you ask for?

[SinBin]

Time and time again these threads pop up, and people who often only have experience of one FTO say that it's the 'best'. You have to go where suits you as an individual, and go and visit that organisation before relying on people's ill-informed opinions on this forum. There is no way you'll make enough money in 3 years after graduating for an integrated course (average grad salary is £20-25 p.a. BEFORE tax) and to be honest, I wouldn't bother with Uni if you want to go the integrated route.

With the credit crunch approaching and after yesterday's cautious budget from the Chancellor, Alistair Darling, I would seriously consider the modular route especially with the level of debt you would have to go into. It is far cheaper, you get the same licence, and contrary to belief of many of you wannabes, there are a great many who get very good jobs on shiny jets even with 250 hrs. Me being one of them.

Good luck!!

[concorde747]

thanks all for the great responses. Cjd a320 ill be studying either aerospace engineering or mechanical engineering.

And as for paying for my training my mum and dad will pay for uni i already got 10k in the bank and the rest i hope my dad or uncle (who once was a pilot) pays for me.

[XX621]

SinBin: Best post I've seen for a while. Spot on.:ok: