Prejudice over Integrated V's Modular ATPL Training?

[Philip White]

I am in the process of choosing the right FTO for me based upon the fact that due to personal circumstances I need to train mainly in the UK. Through in-depth research I have whittled down my choice to Cabair and Oxford AA and I am able to be abroad for approximately two months in the way Cabair's European Integrated Course is structured. However, I am unable to do the Oxford AA Integrated course as this requires 5 months abroad in the US.

Someone recently suggested however that I could do the full ATPL OAA modular course back-to-back which only requires 5 weeks abroad in the US and therefore I should not discount OAA as they have one of the best reputations in the industry and with airlines.

I have however heard that there is a prejudice by airlines towards modular courses V's Integrated courses even if I was to get good grades and stick with the same school throughout all modules. Perhaps therefore I should go for the Cabair Integrated course even if I feel OAA is better!?

I please ask for any comments and advice on this matter as I want to give myself the best chances for employment once I am qualified after going through lengthy training at great expense! Thank you

[GearDownFlaps]

:ugh:Oh my here we go again
Please do a search and read the Integrated V Modular thread that you will see has been merged ad nauseam.

[Aerouk]

This question get answered roughly twenty times a week (not really). I would recommend you read the top post that explains all of this, if you have a spair £70k lying around then go ahead with OAA, if you don't where do you plan on getting the money in a recession?

[Lightning Mate]

"I have however heard that there is a prejudice by airlines towards modular courses V's Integrated courses"

Garbage.....!!!!!

Trust me, I am part of the training system.

PM if you wish.

[Alex Whittingham]

This is a view 'quietly suggested' by integrated FTOs, I don't think any dare say it in print today. The reality is most airlines don't care where or how you trained, particularly the biggest hirer, Ryanair. As far as I know, the only one who states a preference is BA, who say they only take integrated students. This has to be viewed in perspective, BA have only recruited 30(?) or so ab-initio FOs in the last four years. Oddly, BA did include some modular students from CTC in that number, despite their stated preference.

Some airlines care where you trained, Easyjet, for instance, source their FOs almost entirely from CTC. There are occasional promotions where a company such as Netjets will run a recruitment scheme through an integrated FTO, but they're quite rare and I don't think there are any running at the moment. If you're not aiming at any of these specific companies your chances are the same whether you've done a modular or integrated course. Your pocket will be about £40K lighter if you've done an integrated course - and you'll have to stop work - and you can't control how quickly/slowly you train.

[TheOptimist]

Plus, you must remember that at the current time there is absolutely no rush in getting your fATPL.

[12Watt Tim]

When I was in charge of recruiting I used to write to several integrated graduates a mponthj (sometimes several a week) with a form email saying that I regretted that their course did not prepare them for the type of flying the company was involved with.

An integrated course is designed to produce an airline FO. A modular course produces a pilot, who is able to fly as an airline FO but also in the rest of the rich diversity of aviation.

[Flintstone]

Oh dear God, please don't make us make us sit through this debate again :ugh::ugh::ugh:

Philip. If you're not a troll please use the search function. It's been done to death.

[Halfwayback]

Philip

Welcome to Pprune! I hope you find it enjoyable and informative. There are a great number of highly experienced people here and others like yourself just starting on the first rung.

You will see from the responses below (that come from both ends of the spectrum) that this is a subject that has been very well discussed and you will find a wealth of knowledge and debate if you use the search function above.

To save this attracting any further biased comment I am closing it!

HWB

[Wee Weasley Welshman]

Listen to Alex Whittingham on this - he speaks the truth.

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