The CTC Wings (Cadets) Thread - Part 2.
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Hi
Just joined, so hi to everyone.
I've read all the info available on ctc website about the cadet scheme as well as a few threads on here, i've completed my application but not sent it off yet, I guess the only thing thats worries me is if i get into the training programme, how will i survive when i have to pay for things that aren't covered by ctc eg accomodation through basic, food etc. I take it everyone has cash tucked away for those kind of things!!!!????
Cheers.
I've read all the info available on ctc website about the cadet scheme as well as a few threads on here, i've completed my application but not sent it off yet, I guess the only thing thats worries me is if i get into the training programme, how will i survive when i have to pay for things that aren't covered by ctc eg accomodation through basic, food etc. I take it everyone has cash tucked away for those kind of things!!!!????
Cheers.
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You can take out a living expenses loan with HSBC, it equates to around £400 a month to live off.
When you are out in New Zealand accomodation is paid for so you don't need to worry about that.
I'm pretty sure within this lengthy thread there is a more detailed breakdown of money available and what you need to pay for.
When you are out in New Zealand accomodation is paid for so you don't need to worry about that.
I'm pretty sure within this lengthy thread there is a more detailed breakdown of money available and what you need to pay for.
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I noticed some people have suggested shopping round for insurance. I've got two months so think thats enough time to at least look.
Did anyone who did so get all of their insurance somewhere else? Also can anyone recommend anyone to get a quote from?
PS Well done MM6473 and good luck with the medical
Did anyone who did so get all of their insurance somewhere else? Also can anyone recommend anyone to get a quote from?
PS Well done MM6473 and good luck with the medical
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Stage 2 Tuesday 29th Aug
Hi everyone, after endless scrolling through this thread for info I have finally registered so here's my first post ....
I am going down to Bournemouth for my stage 2 on Tues 29th Aug, is anyone else on here going at the same time ?
Look forward to meeting you !
I am going down to Bournemouth for my stage 2 on Tues 29th Aug, is anyone else on here going at the same time ?
Look forward to meeting you !
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Fergie137, as has been said, HSBC will lend you an extra £5000 a year for you to survive on. In NZ and at Bournemouth CTC provide the accommodation and whilst you're out in NZ you also have vehicles provided so you don't need to worry about that either. The £400 a month is plenty to survive on as food out there is pretty cheap and affordable, in fact most things out there are pretty cheap compared to UK prices!!
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Just thought I'd mention I'll be doing a blog whilst on the Wings course, I'll be off in two weeks (CP53). I know there's loads out there already but it's always useful to see other people perspectives on things, and see how things have changed from the earlier accounts of the training programme.
Check it out at www.robertcoulson.com
Check it out at www.robertcoulson.com
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Cheers Reggy, will follow that too, always good to have something to take reference on how things happen with CTC, and peoples fun times over in NZ. Got a long wait till phase 2 but these blogs will keep me motivated (eve more so) i'm sure!
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Hi Craig,
I also just got through the 1st stage and need to book my place in phase 2. The link from the application form is working fine for me at the moment.
I have a question for everyone else on here that has passed the whole selection process. After you pass phase 4 can you pick a date in the future on which to go start in NZ or do you get told when you have to start.
Basically if I pass I will have a lot of loose ends to tie up here before I start training and so I may need up to a year. I did put on my application that the earliest I could start is July 2008 but it may be up to January 2009. Will this cause me any problems or is CTC quite flexible?
Thanks,
Ben
I also just got through the 1st stage and need to book my place in phase 2. The link from the application form is working fine for me at the moment.
I have a question for everyone else on here that has passed the whole selection process. After you pass phase 4 can you pick a date in the future on which to go start in NZ or do you get told when you have to start.
Basically if I pass I will have a lot of loose ends to tie up here before I start training and so I may need up to a year. I did put on my application that the earliest I could start is July 2008 but it may be up to January 2009. Will this cause me any problems or is CTC quite flexible?
Thanks,
Ben
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If you put July 2008 as earliest start date, they shouldn't have invited you to phase 2 yet? :S i have the same date on mine and they said that I am on hold until around Jan.
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I have just checked my application to make sure I did put July 2008 down and it is there. Perhaps they just missed it. I have booked a place on phase 2 for the 9th October at 13:00. I will mention it to CTC there and see what is said. Hopefully if I do pass that phase they may put me on hold for a while for phase 3. Ideally though I want to progress through all the selection process and be offered a place well in advance of going. That gives me plenty of time to sort things out here as well as having the security of a place. Thats what I would like in an ideal World anyway!
I am hoping to fly down from Manchester to Southampton, does anyone know the best way of getting from Southampton Airport to CTC at Bournemouth Airport? The flight time home is 20:00, will I have enough time to get back to Southampton for this flight with phase 2 starting at 13:00?
Thanks,
Ben
I am hoping to fly down from Manchester to Southampton, does anyone know the best way of getting from Southampton Airport to CTC at Bournemouth Airport? The flight time home is 20:00, will I have enough time to get back to Southampton for this flight with phase 2 starting at 13:00?
Thanks,
Ben