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Pannenkoeck
11th Jan 2011, 12:27
After looking at a couple of integrated school I can say that it is too big of a risk to get a loan and start training without a job guarantee at the end.
What are the chances of getting into an airline sponsorship like Etihad, Cathay, Singapore, etc?
Pannenkoeck
11th Jan 2011, 15:34
What about any other sponsorships?
Felix Saddler
11th Jan 2011, 15:47
EF1S,
As far as I know, providing you meet the requirements for selection, you are invited for initial assessment (Cathay). From there it all depends on how you perform on the day.
FS.
Felix Saddler
11th Jan 2011, 15:56
Read this before considering the Cathay programme: http://www.pprune.org/fragrant-harbour-wannabes/430529-why-i-knocked-back-cathay.html
FS.
Felix Saddler
11th Jan 2011, 16:45
Unfortunately, I have no idea about EY's terms & conditions.
Best of luck with it all!
FS.
Felix Saddler
11th Jan 2011, 16:55
Pannenkoeck,
Yes I agree, which is why i've pulled out of going integrated and gone modular.
Although, CTC wings seems to be as close as it gets to placing you with an airline (easyjet).
http://www.ctcwings.com/uploads/25Nov2010_CTCs%20Record%20Pilot%20Placement%20Figures.pdf
Become a Pilot with CTC Wings (http://www.ctcwings.com/europe/cadets/index.asp)
Still have to pay an extortionate amount of money for training though.
FS.
Pannenkoeck
11th Jan 2011, 17:40
Thanks for the CTC link Felix, Although I've heard CTC is hard to get into.
The Cathay thread was a good read also.
Jerry Lee
11th Jan 2011, 17:46
There are Lufthansa and Air Berlin cadet program, but you're requested to speak and write fluently german.
Check out Turkish Flight Academy, owned by Turkish Airlines.
Felix Saddler
11th Jan 2011, 18:09
Pannenkoeck,
CTC isn't too difficult to get into nowadays; it used to be a lot more selective. I managed to get through selection and was offered a place. PM me if you have any questions.
FS.
(P.s - I chose not to partake in the CTC scheme as I have other ambitions I'd like to accomplish in the flying world before going down an airline route. Not to discourage anyone though, as it is a great scheme. Certainly a viable option for one wanting a fast track into the airlines.)