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Old 10th Feb 2009, 00:01
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CTC Wings

Hi All,

Sent off application for CTC Wings Cadet online.. How long will it take for me to here from them (email)?

Thanks
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Old 10th Feb 2009, 05:04
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You should recieve a reply in around a week, although this may vary of course.

They wont waste too much time, I finalised my application on the 12th and they confirmed phase 2/3 on the 18th.
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Old 10th Feb 2009, 09:04
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Depending on the amount of applications bla bla bla.. ok thanks.

When did you first send your application off?

Well done for getting to phaise 2/3

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Old 10th Feb 2009, 09:17
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Also, what are the 4 phases?
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CTC Phases

Stage 2 of the selection process is the aptitude testing i.e the PILAPT tests and the mathematics test. If you are successful at this stage, you will be asked to attend an interview etc in the afternoon which is itself stage 3 of the selection. Success at this point means you then do stage 4 which is the test in a simulator. If you are successful here, you will then have to pass the JAA/CAA class 1 medical exam-and if you pass that, your place is secured (which is then subject to the small matter being able to finance it!)

That's a very brief overview, if you visit the thread here, it goes into the stages in a bit more detail. You will most probably find all the information you need in the first few pages.

Good luck with your application!!

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Try their website, it has most of the information you could need....as does this thread:

http://www.pprune.org/interviews-job...-part-2-a.html

Time from initial application takes between a few days (2-3 days) and 2 weeks. Mine took over a week.

Phase 1: Initial application, I think it includes the written material they ask you to complete too.

Phase 2: Speed maths test, 15 questions, 15 minutes, basic maths functions etc. Again, plenty of info in the thread above. You'll have roughly 75 minutes of PILAPT aptitude tests to complete, they test capacity, spacial awareness, handling skills and orientation etc. Challenging but quite enjoyable when you look back at it.

Phase 3: Same day as the second phase and involves two group exercises. If you pass the above, you'll be called for an interview mid to late afternoon. The interview lasts between 30 and 60 minutes and covers both technical and non-technical qualities. Again, more info in the above thread.

Phase 4: Simulator exercise usually held in a fixed base 737-300 sim at Nursling with one of their training Captains. It is tailored to your experience and they test capacity and ability to improve and learn. The best phase by far!
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Old 18th Mar 2009, 19:46
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Hi guys

I just put myself down for Phase 2 on 31st March. Anyone on the same day please PM me. I have also booked a room at the Farm House (sounds preety good as its only 10 min walk from the assessment center and is much cheaper than any other local hotel).
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Old 19th Mar 2009, 01:16
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Has anyone recommended.. get a head for the sky to you guys yet? It is THE book to pass CTC. Well worth it! Just chuck it into google!
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Old 19th Mar 2009, 20:58
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Stavros,

Assuming you mean Dale Farm, a couple of points.

1. There's a potentially muddy track to negotiate to get to the main road, so you may want to put your good shoes in your bag.

2. The road to Dibden Manor is pretty narrow and no pavement. I walked it a couple of times, but it's not the safest. You can duck into the churchyard and out again to miss the worst bit.

(3. It's more than 10 mins....)

In other words, get a taxi or see if Pete or Chris can give you a lift.

Dale Farm's great by the way.
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Old 19th Mar 2009, 23:53
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There'll more than likely be other applicants there you can grab a lift with as well.

Don't try walking it - you won't give the best of impressions turning up with your shoes and bottom of your trousers caked in mud! As well as the muddy track there is a fast, main road to negotiate and if my memory serves me correctly there's no pavement, just a grass verge!

By the way why has this thread been resurrected? For any new readers, the "part 2" thread is the most up to date. Some of the stuff in this one may be a bit out of date now. Mods - any chance of locking it while still making it viewable?
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Old 21st Mar 2009, 13:03
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why not just stay at dibden?
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Old 21st Mar 2009, 17:11
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I stayed at Dibden when I completed my sim assessment and it is very nice with breakfast included.
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Old 25th Mar 2009, 17:33
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CTC Placements and Bonds

Hi. At what part in the training/process is the 60k bond transferred to an airline? If, for whatever reasons, employment with that airline ends before the bond is paid-off, what happens to it? Does it return to the student, or is it paid off?

Also, what happens if CTC were to go bust. Not saying it will, but given these uncertain times nothing can be ruled out. Would the loan be written off, underwritten by someone, or would the student be liable?

Also, when on the line training, what sort of work will the student be really doing? If the line training organisation does not take the student on, will the skills/experience learned be useful elsewhere?

Thanks in advance for your help
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Old 25th Mar 2009, 17:59
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The word "bond" is used by ctc in totally innacurate fashion. It isn't a bond, it's a loan that is in your name. You will be required to pay it all back to HSBC/DODGY BANK OF SPAIN or whichever bank you borrow from. It is your responsibility, with that in mind I think anyone who is going to pay 60k to do an integrated course with ctc or anyone else right now is bonkers.

Good luck all the same.
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BMRR is absolutely spot on there, both about the 'bond' and the 'bonkers'.
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Old 25th Mar 2009, 22:53
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with that in mind I think anyone who is going to pay 60k to do an integrated course with ctc or anyone else right now is bonkers.
He's spot on. Unfortunately by the time i realised the true scale of the carnage coming the industries way it was too late for me to pull out, all i can do now is work hard and hope for the best. I'm not sleeping easily at the minute though.
I should have been a little bit more alert to the spin that CTC were pedalling at the time and a little less starry eyed. After working so hard to get accepted, i dived in head first. Wish i'd taken bit more time to think.

Anyway apart from that i'm thoroughly enjoying the course!

Not sure how they get away with using the term "bond" to be honest, very misleading. The debt is yours, always yours and nothing to do with the airline or CTC should either fold.
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Old 26th Mar 2009, 10:18
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Many thanks for the responses - certainly food for thought.

What is the general mood of students on the scheme right now regarding their chances of employment? Second, over the last few months how many graduates are finding employment?

If there are any concerns of students on the scheme, what steps are CTC taking to manage expectations of students on the course, what advice are they giving, and what are they doing to ensure they've an(y) advantage when entering the job market?

If employment is not found, what, if any, on-going support is provided by CTC to aid its students? At what point is the student "on his/her own" competing with the multitude of 250 hour pilots all trying to get jobs?

Again, thank you in advance for your help.
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Old 26th Mar 2009, 10:20
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Glad you are enjoying the course ollie. As an ex ctc-er, I have my fingers crossed for you and all the other guys out there. All the best.
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Hi guys

i recently have been offered a place on the cadet course and i remember during the morning presentation info about insurance. Could anyone give me any info on typical prices or links to view

thanks
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Hey all,

I am sat here right now with the CTC Wings application form open on a new tab.
At the risk of sounding very soppy this is a 15 year dream to apply for something like this and become a pilot.

I am a little apprehensive as to whether or not I should go ahead with the application right now as I have read somewhere that CTC wings wants £160 to process your appliation????

Is this true? if so why do they want that much money upfront?
If I am successful, when will I have to start paying fees and taking out loans?

Many thanks

Chris
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