The CTC Wings (Cadets) Thread - Part 2.
Over the last year a number of 'cadets' who have successfully completed training have been told they do not meet the 'CTC placement standard'.... essentially after 18 months and paid close to 100k they are in the hold pool and cannot apply to easyjet and the majority of the other partner airlines that CTC supply.
I believe that anything from failing just 4 ground school exams to a weak AQC result results in exclusion from applying to easyjet and pretty much every other airline that comes up. Even if you pass CPL/IR first time etc..
I believe that anything from failing just 4 ground school exams to a weak AQC result results in exclusion from applying to easyjet and pretty much every other airline that comes up. Even if you pass CPL/IR first time etc..
It seems CTC unexpectedly want to keep the standard of cadets going to airlines high.
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I have also heard of the above. People unable to apply for specific airlines as they do not meet the airlines entry qualifications (A-levels etc). I think they're the qualifications that are subject to their cadetships.
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ctc interview
Hi everybody,
I want to know if PILAPT is the company which does the adapt and the interviews for ctc??
any tips will be appreciated from guys who took the assessment recently...
thank you.........
I want to know if PILAPT is the company which does the adapt and the interviews for ctc??
any tips will be appreciated from guys who took the assessment recently...
thank you.........
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CTC Communication
Afternoon guys and girls
I recently applied for the VS Future Flyers Programme. I reached the final stage and attended the final selection day at their HQ near LGW. Unfortunately I didn't make the final 12. In order to get that far, I had passed CTC selection, and I was offered the chance to follow the CTC Wings career path instead. As instructed I telephoned CTC and after a long conversation with a very helpful team I told them I would like to train with them.
They accepted and told me my application would be passed on to the relevant people and I would receive start dates and joining information shortly afterwards. That was over 2 weeks ago and since then I haven't heard anything. Is it normal to wait this long? Is there anyone else in a similar situation?
I recently applied for the VS Future Flyers Programme. I reached the final stage and attended the final selection day at their HQ near LGW. Unfortunately I didn't make the final 12. In order to get that far, I had passed CTC selection, and I was offered the chance to follow the CTC Wings career path instead. As instructed I telephoned CTC and after a long conversation with a very helpful team I told them I would like to train with them.
They accepted and told me my application would be passed on to the relevant people and I would receive start dates and joining information shortly afterwards. That was over 2 weeks ago and since then I haven't heard anything. Is it normal to wait this long? Is there anyone else in a similar situation?
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The CTC Wings (Cadets) Thread - Part 2.
I heard of stories like what FCastro stated. I'm not sure whether it's a wise choice I've made or not. I unfortunately declined my CTC wings offer after much consideration. I'm opting to go to university to study marine operations, and then hopefully pursue aviation with CTC after. I only chose to make that decision to have a 'back up' trade. But I'm really worrying/wondering if I'm making to right choices and to get into aviation slightly later...
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For what it's worth I think you have made a very mature decision and you should be commended for it. Well done for seeing through the marketing 
. Obtaining your degree will give you lots of good experience and you shouldn't have to juggle pilot training with growing up at the same time (some people who have tried that have failed miserably).
I started pilot training at 19. On my programme the next eldest has 4 years on me. I do feel that a few more years on my side may have been a benefit to myself. It is small issues for me such as being with a group of older people on your course a few of them won't take what you're saying seriously or really give much consideration to your point of view.
Your degree sounds interesting so if it does all go tits up for whatever reason you can try to find employment in a different field.
Best of luck
. Obtaining your degree will give you lots of good experience and you shouldn't have to juggle pilot training with growing up at the same time (some people who have tried that have failed miserably). I started pilot training at 19. On my programme the next eldest has 4 years on me. I do feel that a few more years on my side may have been a benefit to myself. It is small issues for me such as being with a group of older people on your course a few of them won't take what you're saying seriously or really give much consideration to your point of view.
Your degree sounds interesting so if it does all go tits up for whatever reason you can try to find employment in a different field.
Best of luck
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I also think gaining a degree is a mature, wise decision (then again, I'm currently in the final semester of the final year of a management degree, so I would say that 
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What I meant by my original post was, is there anybody out there currently having accepted an offer of training from CTC who is awaiting correspondence regarding when/how they can commence training? Whether you're looking to pursue the Wings pathway or the IPP or any of the MPL schemes?
)What I meant by my original post was, is there anybody out there currently having accepted an offer of training from CTC who is awaiting correspondence regarding when/how they can commence training? Whether you're looking to pursue the Wings pathway or the IPP or any of the MPL schemes?
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Interview part of selection day.
Hello,
This may have already been asked and answered, in which case, apologies!
I was just wondering if anyone knows if they expect us to know technical stuff about the aircraft etc for the interview, or is it more general?
Cheers
This may have already been asked and answered, in which case, apologies!
I was just wondering if anyone knows if they expect us to know technical stuff about the aircraft etc for the interview, or is it more general?
Cheers
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All right mate, congrats for passing the selection
just out of curiosity, how long was it between you finding out you'd passed selection and you being offered a place on a course?
just out of curiosity, how long was it between you finding out you'd passed selection and you being offered a place on a course?
just out of curiosity, how long was it between you finding out you'd passed selection and you being offered a place on a course?
Ok cheers, any advice on where to look to get specifics, (other than the standard google search)
All the best with the selection, just be yourself and truthful and I'm sure it will all go to plan!
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Im on CP130. Will see you Thursday. Just out of interest, does anyone know whether most people stay after the meet and greet and airline preparation day, or do most just go home for the weekend then come back sunday evening ready for ground school on the monday?