The CTC Wings (Cadets) Thread - Part 2.
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You don't pay any VAT on the £69,000 because it is a 'bond' and not a 'fee
Hang on a minute, are you sure about that?
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Anyone else starting on the September course? Got selected for the Flybe Wings scheme; can't wait to start!
I'm going to do the selection process at the end of July. I hope to start by September or November.
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Thinking of doing the same myself Future-Pilot. Going to send in my application form after the Open Day. Fingers crossed from there!
Congrats Scott Duch, hopefully I'll be seeing you down in New Zealand!
Congrats Scott Duch, hopefully I'll be seeing you down in New Zealand!
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Thinking of doing the same myself Future-Pilot. Going to send in my application form after the Open Day. Fingers crossed from there!
We can exchange some information about the selection process. Unfortunatly Turin airport is closed the same day that I wanted to fly in the uk for the open day, so I'm unable to come. But I'll do the selection process at the end of july. Have you decided when to do the selection?
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Im due to start my ATPLs on the 28th August through CTC Takeoff (I assume Im being merged with integrated Cadets for the ATPLs) is there anyone else due to start their ATPLs on this date whether you be cadet or a modular? 
This has been asked before; the general consensus was that while it's not a great idea to turn up looking like a tramp, smart-casual should be fine. Remember it's an open day - they're meant to be impressing you, not the other way round, at this stage. And it's your money they'll be relieving you of at the end of the day.
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Do any cadets have part time jobs, such as bar work or something similar on a Saturday for example, during the 5 month ground school phase? Or is the course too intense for this?
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Thanks for your replies.
Yes I have read through my contract extensively (as I have been offered a place to start the course in the near future) and forgive me for being a touch pedantic but the exact clause you are talking about says that you are not allowed to be employed or carry out any other work during the time of your agreement "without the prior written consent of APL".
Is it the case that no one does any weekend work then because they are reluctant to ask CTC/APL for written approval of it?
I imagine it wouldn't go down greatly to ask for this anyway?
Yes I have read through my contract extensively (as I have been offered a place to start the course in the near future) and forgive me for being a touch pedantic but the exact clause you are talking about says that you are not allowed to be employed or carry out any other work during the time of your agreement "without the prior written consent of APL".
Is it the case that no one does any weekend work then because they are reluctant to ask CTC/APL for written approval of it?
I imagine it wouldn't go down greatly to ask for this anyway?
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Can't speak on behalf of the CTC course, but in general ground school is far too intense to hold down a part-time job. You will probably end up working harder on weekends than weekdays.