The CTC Wings Scheme thread
POW POW!!
Just found out i passed stage 4 of cadets.
Im am seriously going out of my mind now with happiness-3 years of literally obsessing over flying schools has now become a reality.
Really i just wanted to add my two-pence to this forum as its been extreemly useful thus far for CTC and other flying schools.
My advice for CTC is really what has been said so many other times before in this thread: be yourself and try to relax.
The people are really nice and friendly and as was said to me in stage 3 is that they're not trying to fail but rather trying to pass people.
Im really excited now and so im going to the pub; if anybody has any questions about the application procedure then send me a PM.
Only right to put something back into this thread.
Good luck to all
SI.
Just found out i passed stage 4 of cadets.
Im am seriously going out of my mind now with happiness-3 years of literally obsessing over flying schools has now become a reality.
Really i just wanted to add my two-pence to this forum as its been extreemly useful thus far for CTC and other flying schools.
My advice for CTC is really what has been said so many other times before in this thread: be yourself and try to relax.
The people are really nice and friendly and as was said to me in stage 3 is that they're not trying to fail but rather trying to pass people.
Im really excited now and so im going to the pub; if anybody has any questions about the application procedure then send me a PM.
Only right to put something back into this thread.
Good luck to all
SI.
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Originally Posted by FlightDeckDave
Pazu,
I'm trying to learn about the history and fleet information about CTC's partner airlines for phase 3 interview, and I'm wondering what sort of questions were asked about them? Also was the interview conducted with lots of questions or just a few more indepth ones and it depended on how you answered the questions and giving you the opportunity to show how much you know. I only ask because I know I'll forget to say stuff when in the interview but come out saying "Why didn't I say that...etc!" But then that goes the same for all interviews I guess, and is just practice.
I'm trying to learn about the history and fleet information about CTC's partner airlines for phase 3 interview, and I'm wondering what sort of questions were asked about them? Also was the interview conducted with lots of questions or just a few more indepth ones and it depended on how you answered the questions and giving you the opportunity to show how much you know. I only ask because I know I'll forget to say stuff when in the interview but come out saying "Why didn't I say that...etc!" But then that goes the same for all interviews I guess, and is just practice.
I learned about when the airlines started, & 5-6 key facts about each one (e.g. Thomsonfly used to be called Britannia), & what aircraft they fly. I wanted to be as prepared as possible, so I made lots of effort in learning all this.
When I got there, the whole interview was about me, how I motivate myself, how I have dealt with certain situations in the past (this is when it's handy to have examples in your head).
The interviewers lead on from what you say, aking what you did, what was the result etc. hence "semi-structured" interview. You do most of the talking, it is your chance to show them what you are like.
I was then asked right at the very end about the aviation industry, and which airline I'd like to fly for (
), which gave me the chance to show all my knowledge...I also had a couple of things in my head that I knew I wanted to say and made sure I said them.
Just be as prepared as you feel you need to be, but also be yourself. And don't worry too much about it, the CTC people will make you feel relaxed!
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2 new questions
I have two questsions which I don't think have been asked before:
1. If I was successful and got onto the CTC scheme.... but shortly after completing the course (and joining an airline) my eyes were to fail the medical 6months into my 7 years with that airline..... Would I then have to pay off the £60,000 bond myself?! I assume that the airline would no longer be interested in me as I cant fly planes....and so they wouldnt pay me....and so the bond wouldn't get paid off!
2. I see that a lot of CTC's partner airlines include airlines such as Kuwait airlines or arabian airlines...or other airlines which are based a long way away from the UK. If one of these airlines were to select me...would that mean that I would be required to live and work in Kuwait or Saudi Arabia for 7 years until the bond was repaid?!
Thanks for your help
Regards
Dan
1. If I was successful and got onto the CTC scheme.... but shortly after completing the course (and joining an airline) my eyes were to fail the medical 6months into my 7 years with that airline..... Would I then have to pay off the £60,000 bond myself?! I assume that the airline would no longer be interested in me as I cant fly planes....and so they wouldnt pay me....and so the bond wouldn't get paid off!
2. I see that a lot of CTC's partner airlines include airlines such as Kuwait airlines or arabian airlines...or other airlines which are based a long way away from the UK. If one of these airlines were to select me...would that mean that I would be required to live and work in Kuwait or Saudi Arabia for 7 years until the bond was repaid?!
Thanks for your help
Regards
Dan
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1. It would be a good idea to get loss of medical insurance up to about 75 - 80k in case that happens. It is in fact compulsory to start the course!
2. I think you are looking at CTC's client list where they have done consultancy / other work for them. If you go to 'CTC Wings' then 'Partner Airlines' or something like that then you will get a list of airlines that you could potentially work for!
2. I think you are looking at CTC's client list where they have done consultancy / other work for them. If you go to 'CTC Wings' then 'Partner Airlines' or something like that then you will get a list of airlines that you could potentially work for!
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Answers to your questions:
1. I very much doubt it. You would take out insurance cover which covers loss of medical certificate. There is a policy which must be taken out to cover this sort of occurrence during the training; I would hope that a similar policy exists for when the training is complete and you're with an airline (can anyone confirm that?) The insurance is expensive, but you'd be foolish not to take it.
(There are exceptions of course - if it's your own fault, e.g. drink-driving, drugs, etc then the policy is void.)
2. There is a difference between a "partner airline" and an airline customer. You're confusing "partner airlines" with "corporate clients". Partner airlines are those who would normally have a contract in place to take cadets and ATPers from CTC's training scheme. Remember CTC offers far more than just the Wings course, there's a whole range of other services it can provide to airlines which are nothing to do with Wings. "Corporate clients" are those airlines which would have taken advantage of such services.
Put it this way, I'm on the course and I don't expect to be getting sent to work in Kuwait or Saudi Arabia for seven years, and I don't think many of the others here do either! I don't think my girlfriend would be too impressed...
EDIT sorry jb, looks like we posted at the same time!
1. I very much doubt it. You would take out insurance cover which covers loss of medical certificate. There is a policy which must be taken out to cover this sort of occurrence during the training; I would hope that a similar policy exists for when the training is complete and you're with an airline (can anyone confirm that?) The insurance is expensive, but you'd be foolish not to take it.
(There are exceptions of course - if it's your own fault, e.g. drink-driving, drugs, etc then the policy is void.)
2. There is a difference between a "partner airline" and an airline customer. You're confusing "partner airlines" with "corporate clients". Partner airlines are those who would normally have a contract in place to take cadets and ATPers from CTC's training scheme. Remember CTC offers far more than just the Wings course, there's a whole range of other services it can provide to airlines which are nothing to do with Wings. "Corporate clients" are those airlines which would have taken advantage of such services.
Put it this way, I'm on the course and I don't expect to be getting sent to work in Kuwait or Saudi Arabia for seven years, and I don't think many of the others here do either! I don't think my girlfriend would be too impressed...
EDIT sorry jb, looks like we posted at the same time!
Incidentally, there is a bug in the CTC website. 'Page not found' when you click 'CTC Wings Airline Partners' in the 'Clients' menu.
You'll find the page here:
http://www.ctcaviation.com/wings/0405.html
You'll find the page here:
http://www.ctcaviation.com/wings/0405.html
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
Just passed phase 4 and have been offered a place on CTC!!!
Flying out to New Zealand on the 25th october, not long to go!
Mister-Sheep
Just passed phase 4 and have been offered a place on CTC!!!
Flying out to New Zealand on the 25th october, not long to go!
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Originally Posted by Mister-Sheep
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
Just passed phase 4 and have been offered a place on CTC!!!
Flying out to New Zealand on the 25th october, not long to go!
Mister-Sheep
Just passed phase 4 and have been offered a place on CTC!!!
Flying out to New Zealand on the 25th october, not long to go!
Mister-Sheep
It's quite a feeling isn't it...
All being well I'll have been out there for about 3 weeks by the time you arrive. Only a few weeks to go... loads of stuff to sort out!
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I'm invited to the phase 2, 1st september. Anybody else going there?
- on aptitude tests: are they interested in your improvement or in your best score?
- on aptitude tests: are they interested in your improvement or in your best score?
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Hey,
Does anybody have the latest information about the timescales involved for gaining a place on an AQC and beginning Line training with Easy Jet.
I have been led to believe this may take several months and wondered if anyone had some hard facts.
Cheers
Does anybody have the latest information about the timescales involved for gaining a place on an AQC and beginning Line training with Easy Jet.
I have been led to believe this may take several months and wondered if anyone had some hard facts.
Cheers
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Cool !
Hey there !
Eh Gazz are u the guy from Glasgow from yesterday (18th) ?
It seems like I'm also going to Phase 3 as it says I've passed on the CTC website though I still haven't received any confirmation via e-mail !
If that is true, i can't wait to go through Phase 3 !!!
Good luck to you all, see you soon.
Adrien, FR
Eh Gazz are u the guy from Glasgow from yesterday (18th) ?
It seems like I'm also going to Phase 3 as it says I've passed on the CTC website though I still haven't received any confirmation via e-mail !
If that is true, i can't wait to go through Phase 3 !!!
Good luck to you all, see you soon.
Adrien, FR