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Re-apps
Evening All,
I cant let this ride any longer. I failed my stage 3 about a month ago but received a phone call for a reapplication at this stage in October. After speaking to people on the CTC scheme they claim to know (or know someone who knows!) some people that have been allowed to re-apply to the scheme before the 6 month "cooling off period"
Do you kow anyone who has been allowed to do this. I was very close to passing - this has been said by the interview team. Detailed feedback has been given and worked on and I really feel like I am ready for another shot. Whether or not you agree with this - what are your thoughts? Will it be considered as a good thing or a bad thing by asking to have a go early?
The reason I ask is that I finish Uni in two weeks and want to continue the learning process instead of havign a job for 4 months and then leavining for NZ (hopefully!) and cant sleep for the want of trying to get away with an early resit.
Opinions welcome and don't be shy, I've got leather skin!!
Many Thanks
The Reverand
I cant let this ride any longer. I failed my stage 3 about a month ago but received a phone call for a reapplication at this stage in October. After speaking to people on the CTC scheme they claim to know (or know someone who knows!) some people that have been allowed to re-apply to the scheme before the 6 month "cooling off period"
Do you kow anyone who has been allowed to do this. I was very close to passing - this has been said by the interview team. Detailed feedback has been given and worked on and I really feel like I am ready for another shot. Whether or not you agree with this - what are your thoughts? Will it be considered as a good thing or a bad thing by asking to have a go early?
The reason I ask is that I finish Uni in two weeks and want to continue the learning process instead of havign a job for 4 months and then leavining for NZ (hopefully!) and cant sleep for the want of trying to get away with an early resit.
Opinions welcome and don't be shy, I've got leather skin!!
Many Thanks
The Reverand
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i've been wanting an early go at stage 2 again, but havn't looked into it. I just assumed 6 months was 6 months.
Do you think they'll get in touch when you can re-apply, or is it up to you?
Do you think they'll get in touch when you can re-apply, or is it up to you?
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I've also been knocked back at stage two despite passing sections of it. I'm awaiting feedback so would be interested to hear people's experiences on reapplication. As is my understanding, you cannot automatically reapply, you must be invited to do so. Having said that its never going to cost you anything to keep hammering on their door...
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Thanks to everyone whos made this forum possible and for all the contributions! It is really helpful. I am from South Afrca and finishing off my uni degree this year and have my stage 2 in Feb next year. Are there any other people on the scheme or progressing through it who have come from other countries? If so please let me know how it is going?
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Andrew
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Hey guyz,
Just wanted to know, when you go to CTC do they requir to see your education certs, because at the moment im having trouble finding mine. Ive found my GCSE ones but no luck with A level ones
Any of you guyz shed any light on the matter, cheerz in advance.
Just wanted to know, when you go to CTC do they requir to see your education certs, because at the moment im having trouble finding mine. Ive found my GCSE ones but no luck with A level ones
Any of you guyz shed any light on the matter, cheerz in advance.
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Yes they do - they require you to take your passport and your education certificates to Stage 2 (and they require the originals, not photocopies.) If you're having trouble finding them, all I can suggest is that you contact your relevant exam boards and see if they can issue duplicates.
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Future Captain,
Don't worry, while CTC say you must have the certificates, it's not the end of the world if you don't (say you had forgotten them, for example). But they will insist on seeing the originals before you sign the training agreement on successful completion of Stage 4. As suggested, contact the exam board and they can produce duplicates (I've got a feeling it's around £15 per subject!!). Or send a nice email to Mary explaining!
Cheers
Don't worry, while CTC say you must have the certificates, it's not the end of the world if you don't (say you had forgotten them, for example). But they will insist on seeing the originals before you sign the training agreement on successful completion of Stage 4. As suggested, contact the exam board and they can produce duplicates (I've got a feeling it's around £15 per subject!!). Or send a nice email to Mary explaining!
Cheers
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Originally Posted by katanapilot
Future Captain,
Don't worry, while CTC say you must have the certificates, it's not the end of the world if you don't (say you had forgotten them, for example). But they will insist on seeing the originals before you sign the training agreement on successful completion of Stage 4. As suggested, contact the exam board and they can produce duplicates (I've got a feeling it's around £15 per subject!!). Or send a nice email to Mary explaining!
Cheers
Don't worry, while CTC say you must have the certificates, it's not the end of the world if you don't (say you had forgotten them, for example). But they will insist on seeing the originals before you sign the training agreement on successful completion of Stage 4. As suggested, contact the exam board and they can produce duplicates (I've got a feeling it's around £15 per subject!!). Or send a nice email to Mary explaining!
Cheers
Also my m8's been bugging me to ask for ages, on the ctc site it says 2 alevels at c or above OR honours degree at 2:2 min. Now he has good gcse results afaik 6 a's but his alevels arnt as good, he is taking a foundation year atm, and will have a comp sci degree from good university in 3 yrs after the foundation year to brush up his maths. So with the degree could he apply even though he doesnt have the two alevels at c.
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Originally Posted by future captain
Cheerz for the advice guyz, ill give the exam boards a quick call.
Also my m8's been bugging me to ask for ages, on the ctc site it says 2 alevels at c or above OR honours degree at 2:2 min. Now he has good gcse results afaik 6 a's but his alevels arnt as good, he is taking a foundation year atm, and will have a comp sci degree from good university in 3 yrs after the foundation year to brush up his maths. So with the degree could he apply even though he doesnt have the two alevels at c.
Also my m8's been bugging me to ask for ages, on the ctc site it says 2 alevels at c or above OR honours degree at 2:2 min. Now he has good gcse results afaik 6 a's but his alevels arnt as good, he is taking a foundation year atm, and will have a comp sci degree from good university in 3 yrs after the foundation year to brush up his maths. So with the degree could he apply even though he doesnt have the two alevels at c.
If he meets the minimum requirements, I wouldn't discourage him from applying - definitely go for it, it's a great scheme. You really have nothing to lose (apart from the expense of the trips to Bournemouth and the stage 2 day and in the grand scheme of things it isn't that great an amount.)
[pedantic mode] I don't mean to have a go, but good spelling and grammar is also pretty essential - there are quite a few forms to fill out as you proceed through the application process which WILL be scrutinised heavily by the selection team. Might be an idea to try and get into the habit! [/pedantic mode]
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cheerz for that mate,
Yes, i have been known for my awkward spelling at times off rush. I will write this one slowly.
Good luck with the course, im sure you thoroughly deserved it and good luck with your degree aswell.
Yes, i have been known for my awkward spelling at times off rush. I will write this one slowly.
Good luck with the course, im sure you thoroughly deserved it and good luck with your degree aswell.
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Originally Posted by bjkeates
If he meets the minimum requirements, I wouldn't discourage him from applying - definitely go for it, it's a great scheme. You really have nothing to lose (apart from the expense of the trips to Bournemouth and the stage 2 day) and in the grand scheme of things it isn't that great an amount.
Sorry.. couldn't resist :-)
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Hahaha! Very good! Yes, I take your point. It is quite an expensive day out and I'm glad I had my parents to contribute to it for me! But what I meant was compare that amount to, say, the amount one might be earning in a year (granted, I know some people aren't, I'm in that position myself) and think about the fantastic position you'll be in if you DO make it through - I'd happily pay it.
Also, regardless of the £60k bond if you do get on the course - compare the £164 to the NZ$12000 (approx £4100) for the foundation course, £600+ insurance and £302 for the JAA Class I medical. It soon makes that £164 for stage 2 seem even smaller! Although I admit that's not much consolation if you don't pass stage 2.
Also, regardless of the £60k bond if you do get on the course - compare the £164 to the NZ$12000 (approx £4100) for the foundation course, £600+ insurance and £302 for the JAA Class I medical. It soon makes that £164 for stage 2 seem even smaller! Although I admit that's not much consolation if you don't pass stage 2.
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Hi guys n girls,
After reading 39 pages I must say Ive gained alot of information about this program that I otherwise would not have found out so firstly thanks to everyone who has posted their experiences, I had my reservations about this scheme but I am now safe in the knowledge its not purely a plot to weed £60,000 out of people!
My question, which was asked before but was never answered, is is there an upper weight restriction for the JAR Class 1 medical exam? Ive looked on the CAA site but I cant find anywhere that gives exact figures. Im currently 6'3 and 19st and whilst a percentage of the weight is shedable "love handles" there is a large proportion which is muscle I built up from competitive swimming and weight lifting. Has anybody else experienced this problem or know of the upper limit?
After reading 39 pages I must say Ive gained alot of information about this program that I otherwise would not have found out so firstly thanks to everyone who has posted their experiences, I had my reservations about this scheme but I am now safe in the knowledge its not purely a plot to weed £60,000 out of people!
My question, which was asked before but was never answered, is is there an upper weight restriction for the JAR Class 1 medical exam? Ive looked on the CAA site but I cant find anywhere that gives exact figures. Im currently 6'3 and 19st and whilst a percentage of the weight is shedable "love handles" there is a large proportion which is muscle I built up from competitive swimming and weight lifting. Has anybody else experienced this problem or know of the upper limit?
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About Pilapt web site / software test
Hello everyone,
I am new to this forum.
I ask sorry then, if someone has already given that kind of info, but i were not able to find it anywere:
Is there a way to practice PILAPT test on the net, or with softwares (without costs) like the one on cockpitweb.com???
I was on www.pilapt.com but i cannot visualize correctly the web page, so that i cannot use it!
What is the containts of that page? Can someone give me info about how to find the software?
Thanks!
Maurifly
I am new to this forum.
I ask sorry then, if someone has already given that kind of info, but i were not able to find it anywere:
Is there a way to practice PILAPT test on the net, or with softwares (without costs) like the one on cockpitweb.com???
I was on www.pilapt.com but i cannot visualize correctly the web page, so that i cannot use it!
What is the containts of that page? Can someone give me info about how to find the software?
Thanks!
Maurifly
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Originally Posted by DXman
Hi guys,
Do you know approx how long would stage 2 last for?
Just trying to arrange a possible flight back to home on same day.
Cheers
DXman
Do you know approx how long would stage 2 last for?
Just trying to arrange a possible flight back to home on same day.
Cheers
DXman
These are only estimates based on my experience - if anyone wants to correct any of this information, please do so.
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I was on www.pilapt.com but i cannot visualize correctly the web page, so that i cannot use it!
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I passed my Stage 2 reassessment today (15th May) and have been booked in Stage 3 at Dibden on May 24th. I would be interested in hearing from anyone else who took their assessment today - hope you had the same good news as me
Mike (from Bristol)
Mike (from Bristol)