Sponsorship programmes?

[MIKECR]

And what if you didnt like the flying you were doing? What would you do if you decided after a year that you wanted to fly some 'heavy metal' and get payed more money? What if you hated living in the far corner of Scotland. I guess you'd be stuck for several years.

Im only playing the devils advocate role here, dont all get upset.

[EGCC4284]

And what if you didnt like the flying you were doing? What would you do if you decided after a year that you wanted to fly some 'heavy metal' and get payed more money? What if you hated living in the far corner of Scotland. I guess you'd be stuck for several years.

Could you not just go to a bank and borrow the money to pay the bond off, then go and earn a larger wage.

[dumdidum]

http://www.suomenilmailuopisto.fi/eng/index.shtml

10ke is the price... so not a full sponsorship, but near enough(Finnair and Finnish government will pay the rest of the 100ke). You can go to Finnair after you graduate from there. Very tough to get in though, they take approx 4-6% of applicants. Not sure if they provide teaching in english either. But doesn't cost anything to ask =)

[MIKECR]

Yes im sure you could but the point im trying to make is this - You have made a commitment to fly for airline 'x'. They have sponsored you all through training, invested 80k in you and in return expect you to work for them for 5 years. Its not just about syaing 'thanks very much for my pilots license, now im off after a year...!'. For the likes of Highland, its a very unique type of flying your going to be doing. Before you go applying for such schemes you should be carefuly considering - is this the type of flying for me? Will I be happy living living there? Will I be happy flying TP's for 4 or 5 years if my ultimate goal is a big jet? Will I be happy with a TP salary for that period of time? What if I want to move on? If your a bit stuck for some of those answers then I would suggest that the likes of the Highland Scheme is not for you. It is a fantastic opportunity but YOU as an individual have to be happy with what your signing up for. Its not just about having someone pay for you to gain your ATPL so you can fxxx off after a year and fly 737's. The company are investing a lot of money in you, in return you should be honouring your commitment. This is all assuming of course that your bond is i fat for the 5 years I mentioned. Given the type of sponsorship involved I would imagine that 5 years is a realistic figure.

[MIKECR]

I've just read the website, it is in fact 5 years as i previously mentioned.

[vj-o]

Airline tagging

Hi guys,

I've looked at many threads and have heard about airlines 'tagging' people before or during their training.
I'm just wandering if anybody knows how the system works and how to go about becoming 'tagged'?

[bcarrick]

help please

to all u people with the inside scoop or just u aviation know all's who i think are great can any body help me in finding out if any airlines do any type of sponsership to young people who have there ppl at a young age (16) as i would be interested in finding out if anybody does.i would be very greatful for anybodys help thanks

[bri1980]

Airline sponsorhip

If you search the forums there should be loads of info.

There are very few (if any) full airline sponsorships around now (British Airways used to have one, but it is no more-I applied to the last one they ran a number of years ago). I am not sure if any of the Eastern carriers still do one-Cathay Pacific used to I think, might be worth just double checking but I think it too won't be running now.

Most now require some kind of cash bond as a guarantee to you turning up and giving the course your best shot, and this is often around £60000.

Here is one to start with:

CTC Wings Cadets (linked to Tfly, Jet2, EasyJet and a few others)

All the best, and well done on getting your PPL at a young age!

[rd_boulby]

Another newbie needing guidance

Hello there people ,
ok first of all im not sure if this is supposed to be here so dont flam me,

Right im 16 years old and am currently taking my ppl, im 12 hours through and have made over 30 landings (yes it maybe little to the more experienced but its a start) I am taking my medical next week to allow the solo flying and should be given the all clear (unless sawdust between the ears affects flying ) lol.

anyway after these 12 hours of flying, funding myself by working in a kitchen at 16, money is starting to come a little hard to come by, so i was wondering if theres any sponsorships of some sort to give me a helping hand .

also i am wondering if theres any chance of making it commercially with the following info;
9 A*-C Gcse's
currently studying 3 AS levels and 3 A levels
and possible university
ooh and also a possible completed ppl

all help appreciated

thanks Russell

[bri1980]

Well,

GCSEs look good. What A-levels are you doing? Hopefully maths and physics as that will help a lot with the theoretical aspets.

There are a very limited number of sponsored PPL programs (I think Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators have one, but no doubt the selection will be very tough).

Best wishes with your training

B

[rd_boulby]

i will be doing A levels - Physics, Geography and ICT the As's are Electronics, general studies and another course not sure of the name

[bri1980]

If your not doing A-level maths (and even if you were) make sure your mental arithmetic is pretty sound. It's a simple area to improve where many people can get caught out when they go for sponsorhip schemes for commercial flying.

You will probably be getting some practice in your PPL training-for example your RoD is 5 x groundspeed on approach, 1 mbar=30ish feet etc.

B

[bluepeely]

Worlds ya oyster mate, started young, got your GCSE's and studying for a-levels. Keep on flying and you'll crack it one way or another.

(wish i were 16 again)

[bri1980]

I think many of us wish we were 16 again: that we we might make Captain by 25!

Keep at the flying and, at the moment, you have all the time in the world.

B

[Congested Airspace]

I think that you'll find many people that wish they were in your shoes! Stay in school and study hard. Do whatever it takes (legally of course) to finish the PPL and fly as often as you can and build that experience (hours). You have plenty of time. With what you're up to now, you'll have no trouble moving into commercial flying in the future. In this industry, you have to work hard and be persistent to achieve what you want to accomplish. Bye the way, 30 landings is great! When I was 16, I didn't have 30 landings under my belt....nice work! Best of luck to you!

[gliderone]

rd_boulby,

Hi mate! As most of the other guys have said you've got a great basis on which to start building for a career as an airline pilot. Getting good A levels is a must, and although most say you defintely need maths and physics, this is untrue. If you get A's in something you enjoy, this is better than a forced C or D in Maths. Although it is important that you have some ability for mental arithmetic. You'll most probably need 2 Alevels should you wish to apply for some of the 'sponsorship' schemes such as Netjets, Thomas Cook or Excel through Oxford Aviation or other schemes such as FlyBe through Flight Training Europe (FTE). Have a look on their websites and see what you can dig up. Uni is also a big help to sponsorship schemes and again I'd say do something you enjoy, after all 3 years can be a long time doing something you don't like. Alot of people say a degree isn't worth doing either, but if you lose your medical, it can be mighty handy as a fall back, not to mention the personal development you'll get at uni. An Engineering degree is always a good fall back, but it is a challenge. Also, flying at your age is a great way to gain experience and shows willing, something that the airline schemes will want to see. Do everything you can to show you've made the effort, it will pay off big time in the end. I'm starting my training in August, after 5 years of uni and I can't wait!

Any questions, drop me a line.

[rd_boulby]

Many thanks to the huge amount of replies

well im taking physics because i love it just being the most persistant person on the planet makes the challanges of physics fun to accomplish, all the other a-levels i love 2 so i really will get stuck in.

Well ive always wanted to be a pilot ever since my first holiday of stepping onto a plane i the lure for me is the amazing thing that something that large can fly. aswell as the resposnability which i like to have.

And my instructors and school have been amazed by me - but being the perfectionist as i am keep picking out the bad points of an approach and touchdown. And 12 hours 30 landings later going solo

Well thats after being on the ground for 1 1/2 month due to the CAA needing a medical report OH WELL RESULTS BACK! and it says im fine for class 2 AND class 1 medicals if i am passed with the doctor. Whichhe thought would be no problem

thanks,, Russ

[MajorYaw]

Check out the Royal Aero Club Bursaries and other support. The bursary is worth £500.

[LeeME3]

Many many many years ago I got 15 hours flying from these great folk:

http://www.airleague.co.uk/scholarships.html

I then joined the RAF (not as a pilot as it happens) and am now finishing off my PPL! Actually, with 20 years between my scholarship and now I've started it from scratch, but I'm loving it all over again.

GOOD LUCK!

[Pilot's Wings]

What about the other companies...

Hello,
I 'm wondering whether all the companies provide a cadet selection with an ab-initio training. I think it is quite good idea for companies which do that because they get young pilots who will be used to the preocedure of the compagny and it is overall a very good mean for this young pilot to achieve their dream.