Free ATPL/IR

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2009 J N Somers Scholarship

Fully-funded frozen ATPL and IR
incl JOC/MCC module

The J.N. Somers Scholarship (http://www.gapan.org/careers/scholarships/schols08.htm) provides funding for a full time course of Air and Ground studies, leading to the award of a frozen JAA ATPL.
Training will commence in Spring 2009 at a JAA-approved training organisation considered to be the most suitable available world-wide, selected by GAPAN.Criteria include:

Age: Minimum 18 years and maximum 26 years on 13th June 2008 (ie born between 17 June 1981 – 16 June 1990)
Medical: Class 1 JAA Medical Certificate valid on 13 June 2008
Education: Minimum 5 GCSE passes in relevant subjects.(eg English, Maths, Science) and at least 2 A level passes or equivalent level of qualification (as determined by the Qualifications Curriculum Authority www.qca.org.uk (http://www.qca.org.uk/) )
Motivation: Evidence of strong motivation towards a career in aviation – evidence of progression towards a PPL will enhance a candidate’s applicationFull information regarding the criteria required from the candidate is contained within the application form (http://www.gapan.org/careers/scholarships/JNSomers%20Application%20Form.pdf).



High flyer: How to become a pilot (http://www.independent.co.uk/student/career-planning/getting-job/high-flyer-how-to-become-a-pilot-822525.html)
Newspaper article about an airline Captain who won the 2001 JN Somers Scholarship.



Closing date for applications: 13th June 2008

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[Lowspirited]

the application form doesn't seem to mention its open for everyone, could i apply from australia?

[Flying Lawyer]

the application form doesn't seem to mention its open for everyone, could i apply from australia?


ELIGIBILITY

Applicants do not have to be British citizens.
Although the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators (http://www.gapan.org) is a Livery Company of the City of London, it is an international organisation with members all over the world.
There are active branches in Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong.
Applicants do not have to be UK residents.

However, applicants must be available for psychometric tests in London, and pilot aptitude tests and interview held at RAF Cranwell, on the dates specified in the application form.
TRAINING

ATPL/IR training will take place at a JAA-approved organisation selected by GAPAN.
To date, winners have trained in the UK, America and Spain.I'm a member of the Guild but I'm not involved in the Scholarships scheme - I simply posted details for information.
Full details of all scholarships, and the eligibility requirements, are downloadable from the Scholarships (http://www.gapan.org/careers/pilotadvice.htm) section of the Guild website.

If anyone still has a query after following the link and carefully reading the information published, contact: www.gapan.org





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