When did you start your training, and where are you at now?
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Started May 2001 (just before turning 18)
Got my PPL in Dec 2001
Worked outside aviation while doing hour building for a while.
Back full time into training in 2005, ATPL, CPL/ME IR and MCC all completed in 2005 at the age of 22.
Got my first job less than three months after I completed my training (without paying for the TR), just started line training on the B737 for an UK company....and I love it!
All the best
Got my PPL in Dec 2001
Worked outside aviation while doing hour building for a while.
Back full time into training in 2005, ATPL, CPL/ME IR and MCC all completed in 2005 at the age of 22.
Got my first job less than three months after I completed my training (without paying for the TR), just started line training on the B737 for an UK company....and I love it!
All the best
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Glad you're enjoying it Ricky.. I can't wait!
Started age 26 in 2003 - PPL training at weekends, took a year.
2004 ATPL theory while still working full-time.
2005 left non-aviation job to fly full-time. Hour building, CPL, IR, MCC takes me to..
2006 (29 now) Applying everywhere for six months, then got through to CTC's AQC which is on hold while I find out how I've done with my preferred jet operator's selection process (wish they'd hurry up and let me know!).
Good luck everyone.
Started age 26 in 2003 - PPL training at weekends, took a year.
2004 ATPL theory while still working full-time.
2005 left non-aviation job to fly full-time. Hour building, CPL, IR, MCC takes me to..
2006 (29 now) Applying everywhere for six months, then got through to CTC's AQC which is on hold while I find out how I've done with my preferred jet operator's selection process (wish they'd hurry up and let me know!).
Good luck everyone.
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Started on my 28th birthday.
PPL took me one year to complete whilst trying to save money for the rest.
Got on with the ground school whilst saving more money, finally saved enough which enabled me to quit work and do my CPL/IR/MCC full time.
1 week after finishing training I got drop pilot job, did that for 6 months and now instructing in a lovely sunny country, and loving it.
Corporate is my target by the time im 35, im now 32.
YYZ
PPL took me one year to complete whilst trying to save money for the rest.
Got on with the ground school whilst saving more money, finally saved enough which enabled me to quit work and do my CPL/IR/MCC full time.
1 week after finishing training I got drop pilot job, did that for 6 months and now instructing in a lovely sunny country, and loving it.
Corporate is my target by the time im 35, im now 32.
YYZ
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PPL through GAPAN sponsorship in 1996 aged 19. CPL/IR modular 2001, FI rating 2003 instructed until late 2005 then fortunate enough to get a job in the RHS of
A330 for an airline based in Hong Kong. Still have to pinch myself........
The Cav
A330 for an airline based in Hong Kong. Still have to pinch myself........
The Cav
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1985 started FAA PPL Okinawa Japan, 43 hrs never finished!
1989 Flight Engineer C141B
1996 Flight Engineer B727
2003 Completed FAA PPL, CPL, Multi IR
2004-2005 JAA ATPL Ground Exams
2006- JAA fATPL
1989 Flight Engineer C141B
1996 Flight Engineer B727
2003 Completed FAA PPL, CPL, Multi IR
2004-2005 JAA ATPL Ground Exams
2006- JAA fATPL
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2002 :- JAA PPL and started ATPL's later in the year.
2004 :- Finished ATPL's and started at T-Fly as Cabin Crew for the summer.
2005 :- Completed hour building (West Coast U.S.A) CPL/MEP/IR + MCC
2006 :- Job hunting - Not a sniff
I will get there
2004 :- Finished ATPL's and started at T-Fly as Cabin Crew for the summer.
2005 :- Completed hour building (West Coast U.S.A) CPL/MEP/IR + MCC
2006 :- Job hunting - Not a sniff
I will get there
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Feel very lucky to be able to say:
Bought a flying lesson for my 14th b'day,
begged borrowed and sold my soul to go solo at 17,
CPL/IR at 18,
Flying Instructor and flew an odd trip on PA31, PA27 at 19
737-200 at 20
777-200 at 23, loving every single bit of the journey.
Bought a flying lesson for my 14th b'day,
begged borrowed and sold my soul to go solo at 17,
CPL/IR at 18,
Flying Instructor and flew an odd trip on PA31, PA27 at 19
737-200 at 20
777-200 at 23, loving every single bit of the journey.
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Class 1 medical October 2001
Re started PPL in Feb 2002 (age 31)...(did 30hours in 1991).
CPL and IR issued in 2005.
TP interview in September and started type rating in April
Now in right seat of 50 seat TP, age 36, should have done it years ago!
Re started PPL in Feb 2002 (age 31)...(did 30hours in 1991).
CPL and IR issued in 2005.
TP interview in September and started type rating in April
Now in right seat of 50 seat TP, age 36, should have done it years ago!
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Where did you train?
Would be interesting to hear from fellow PPruners as to where you did/completed your training?
Did you go Integrated or Modular?
Where you trained.
Has your school had any influence on your job hunting/prospects?
Apart from the old Integrated Vs Modular debate have airlines actually given a toss as to where you trained?
I'm currently ab-initio myself!
Did you go Integrated or Modular?
Where you trained.
Has your school had any influence on your job hunting/prospects?
Apart from the old Integrated Vs Modular debate have airlines actually given a toss as to where you trained?
I'm currently ab-initio myself!
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PPL(H) 2001
CPL(H) and FI 2004
Trained modular route whilst working full time. All self funded.
Worked as an FI from completion of course. Decided pay was too low and working conditions too poor.
Self funded a multi engine helicopter IR earlier this year. Best move I ever made!
I've been working, albeit slowly, as a self employed onshore pilot flying twins together with some basic ppl tuition since.
I was approached four weeks ago by a major onshore operator after being recommended by the Chief pilot of a company I was doing some work for.
One interview later and I'm starting in just under three weeks. Salaried position, two multi engine type ratings included, fantastic long term prospects. I'm 33 with under 1000 hours.
None of the schools I did my training with have helped me find a job (not that I'd expect them to). The first class quality of my training (particularly the IR) and my efforts did that.
Remember it's not what you know BUT who you know
CPL(H) and FI 2004
Trained modular route whilst working full time. All self funded.
Worked as an FI from completion of course. Decided pay was too low and working conditions too poor.
Self funded a multi engine helicopter IR earlier this year. Best move I ever made!
I've been working, albeit slowly, as a self employed onshore pilot flying twins together with some basic ppl tuition since.
I was approached four weeks ago by a major onshore operator after being recommended by the Chief pilot of a company I was doing some work for.
One interview later and I'm starting in just under three weeks. Salaried position, two multi engine type ratings included, fantastic long term prospects. I'm 33 with under 1000 hours.
None of the schools I did my training with have helped me find a job (not that I'd expect them to). The first class quality of my training (particularly the IR) and my efforts did that.
Remember it's not what you know BUT who you know
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Started Jan 2003. Passed into GB's cadet hold pool in 2004 but was never fished out. Then worked the ramp at EGLL before becoming a flying instructor. Now RHS for Easy Switzerland on the Airus A319 and loving it.
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Started at Oxford Aviation on the APP in 2004, wasn't happy with what I was getting and realised I could get a lot better for half the price. Now just finishing again having decided to go modular and already have a UK airline job secured. Been able to work and have much more flexibility while training as opposed to if I'd continued with Oxford. Start flying Multi-crew Turboprop early next year. Employer paying majority of type rating, bonded for two years. Can't wait to get started.
Would definitely agree with flingingwings, it's not what you know it's who you know. Received job offer off the back of networking.
Incidentally majority of my friends from Oxford also now have jobs, a few with the same operator I'm going to. So not saying Oxford is a bad place to train, it just didn't suit me.
Would definitely agree with flingingwings, it's not what you know it's who you know. Received job offer off the back of networking.
Incidentally majority of my friends from Oxford also now have jobs, a few with the same operator I'm going to. So not saying Oxford is a bad place to train, it just didn't suit me.
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Start flying Multi-crew Turboprop early next year. Employer paying majority of type rating, bonded for two years.