Fake Sealion
4th Aug 2011, 16:05
My son is interested in a career as an aircraft engineer after his A levels in 2012. We have researched the pathways which we believe are available leading to A and B Licence Module passes, but would like some thoughts from those who are in the industry. We have spoken to Kingston but would like some further clarification if possible
A few questions....
The Kingston approved route via the 2 yr foundation degree. Does this actually confer the graduate with all the necessary EASA B licence modules prior to then taking 2 yrs on job training.
As the Kingston foundation degree will cost £12,000 for the 2012 entry, how does this compare with the fees for studying for the B licence modules at another 147 College NOT affiliated to Kingston Uni? ie AST. Are these courses also typically 2 years in length?
Generally speaking,what level of formal qualification do the various apprenticeships on offer from BA, Virgin, Monarch etc award or does that depend on the abilities/motivation of the apprentice once in post ie do many apprentices become PART 66 B1/2 Engineers?
Thanks in advance.......Its quite a complex picture:confused: and I am sure I will be back for more info.
A few questions....
The Kingston approved route via the 2 yr foundation degree. Does this actually confer the graduate with all the necessary EASA B licence modules prior to then taking 2 yrs on job training.
As the Kingston foundation degree will cost £12,000 for the 2012 entry, how does this compare with the fees for studying for the B licence modules at another 147 College NOT affiliated to Kingston Uni? ie AST. Are these courses also typically 2 years in length?
Generally speaking,what level of formal qualification do the various apprenticeships on offer from BA, Virgin, Monarch etc award or does that depend on the abilities/motivation of the apprentice once in post ie do many apprentices become PART 66 B1/2 Engineers?
Thanks in advance.......Its quite a complex picture:confused: and I am sure I will be back for more info.