Requirement for CTC Wings.
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Could anyone please tell me what qualifications they had to get on to the CTC Wings Cadet programm, (GCSE's, A-levels, Flying Experiene) just to give me a rough idea. I have read all the requirements on the website but is this the absolute basic and in reality do you need a lot higher than this? I have am 16 and havent taken GCSE pysics, does this put me at a real disadvantage and lower my chances of getting in? Thanks Ash.
Could anyone please tell me what qualifications they had to get on to the CTC Wings Cadet programm, (GCSE's, A-levels, Flying Experiene) just to give me a rough idea. I have read all the requirements on the website but is this the absolute basic and in reality do you need a lot higher than this? I have am 16 and havent taken GCSE pysics, does this put me at a real disadvantage and lower my chances of getting in? Thanks Ash.
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Have a read of the CTC cadets page as it mentions several times peoples concerns over experience/degrees etc.
It appears the minimum requirements need to be met, I do beleive you need to be 18 though.
It appears the minimum requirements need to be met, I do beleive you need to be 18 though.
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I have three good A levels, with good results, not involving maths or a traditional science. I did double science at GCSE and again, got a good mark. Maths GCSE was above average but not outstanding. I have a PPL and night rating.
I wouldn't get too hooked up on grades and flying hours. If you have the minimum required, you have just as much chance as anyone else. Yes, you'll have to prove yourself in the interview and team building exercises, perhaps more than the "educated" counterparts in attendance.
Remember that CTC are rating you on suitability and risk. If you present a low risk to them as an organisation then you can pass. If you present a high risk, you won't. The areas in which that risk lies will vary from person to person. It's up to you to analyse your weaknesses (i.e. the potential risk) and turn them into strengths to prove you have what it takes.
They aren't dumb. They know that sat in the RHS of an airliner, the shape of the ink printed on your education certificate matters relatively little.
I passed so far....bar one of the team building exercises that went belly up. Re-invited back this summer.
I wouldn't get too hooked up on grades and flying hours. If you have the minimum required, you have just as much chance as anyone else. Yes, you'll have to prove yourself in the interview and team building exercises, perhaps more than the "educated" counterparts in attendance.
Remember that CTC are rating you on suitability and risk. If you present a low risk to them as an organisation then you can pass. If you present a high risk, you won't. The areas in which that risk lies will vary from person to person. It's up to you to analyse your weaknesses (i.e. the potential risk) and turn them into strengths to prove you have what it takes.
They aren't dumb. They know that sat in the RHS of an airliner, the shape of the ink printed on your education certificate matters relatively little.
I passed so far....bar one of the team building exercises that went belly up. Re-invited back this summer.
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Did you do Double Science? This would of had some Physics in it...but if you say did Biology and Chemistry then YOU WILL NEED Physics at GCSE.
This of course is irrelevant if you do Physics at a higher level, e.g. AS-Level / A-Level / Degree.
This of course is irrelevant if you do Physics at a higher level, e.g. AS-Level / A-Level / Degree.
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Thanks for the reply, i havent done physics GCSE. So are you saying this kind of throws me out the window. What could i do to make up the lost knowlege?.
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Important subjects for all avaiation jobs; Maths, Physics and English. If you haven't ever done one of the subjects you may struggle. You may still have a chance, no one is saying your application is out of the window you will just need to impress them even more.
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Hi, Ashmed
The standard requirement is 5 GCSE’s A-C, so presuming you have these including maths (as you have already said) there is nothing barring you from CTC, per-se. Moreover, you will find that by the time most go for their aptitude tests, many will need to refresh what they have forgotten regarding physics and maths, unless of course they have just finished A-levels in these subjects. However, as others have said, it maybe difficult for you to grasp some concepts of flight training if you do not understand the basics of GCSE physics. It maybe better for you to consider taking the physics GCSE, either as a part-time thing, or if you are doing A-levels, doing it at the same time. Regarding A-levels it does not matter at all what others have done in order to get into CTC, what matters is what you feel you will enjoy, rather than pursuing the ‘normal’ subjects most expect you to study. You are better to get an A in English than E in maths and so on. I have 5 A-Levels (neither in maths or physics) and LLB Law Degree, and you’ll find a range of applicants have various other qualifications, so don’t get too hung up on it, as 99joelegg said.
Best of Luck
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The standard requirement is 5 GCSE’s A-C, so presuming you have these including maths (as you have already said) there is nothing barring you from CTC, per-se. Moreover, you will find that by the time most go for their aptitude tests, many will need to refresh what they have forgotten regarding physics and maths, unless of course they have just finished A-levels in these subjects. However, as others have said, it maybe difficult for you to grasp some concepts of flight training if you do not understand the basics of GCSE physics. It maybe better for you to consider taking the physics GCSE, either as a part-time thing, or if you are doing A-levels, doing it at the same time. Regarding A-levels it does not matter at all what others have done in order to get into CTC, what matters is what you feel you will enjoy, rather than pursuing the ‘normal’ subjects most expect you to study. You are better to get an A in English than E in maths and so on. I have 5 A-Levels (neither in maths or physics) and LLB Law Degree, and you’ll find a range of applicants have various other qualifications, so don’t get too hung up on it, as 99joelegg said.
Best of Luck
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airbandit, if you have the relevant qualifications and speak fluent english, there is no reason why you shouldn't have as good a chance to get on the wings course as anyone else.
Aside from this, it might be of some interest for you to note that CTC have just partnered up with a training organisation in Lithuania (I can't remember the name I'm afraid!) - CTC are sending one of their simulators (a 737-300/400 I believe) out there to allow the company to be the first type-rating organisation in that part of Europe and are partnering the company with the new venture. I expect there will be a press release on the CTC website with the full details shortly. Either way, it's an interesting time for CTC. New ventures popping up in different areas of the industry and new partner airlines joining the party must be a good thing!
(press release at www.ctcaviation.co.uk, and the company is FlyLAL)
Aside from this, it might be of some interest for you to note that CTC have just partnered up with a training organisation in Lithuania (I can't remember the name I'm afraid!) - CTC are sending one of their simulators (a 737-300/400 I believe) out there to allow the company to be the first type-rating organisation in that part of Europe and are partnering the company with the new venture. I expect there will be a press release on the CTC website with the full details shortly. Either way, it's an interesting time for CTC. New ventures popping up in different areas of the industry and new partner airlines joining the party must be a good thing!
(press release at www.ctcaviation.co.uk, and the company is FlyLAL)
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As said above, I recommend / you do GCSE Physics Part-time / full-time (your school will probally let you sit it whilst doing as/a-levels)
Unfortunately docash isn't exactly right, you do need the 5 GCSE's including Maths but as you are well aware...also including the Physics.
I agree with the A-level comments, subjects are irrelevant really as they look at your foundation stuff, which would be your GCSE's.
I have first hand knowledge of this, I have 3 A-levels, 3 AS-Levels (Not Physics related) I also have a good Computer Science Degree BUT ! I do not have GCSE Physics.
Because of that I am required to resit my Physics at GCSE Level + before they will let me pass to Stage 2, rather annoying as you can imagine and believe it or not hard to do whilst not at school
You are in the best place to do Physics now. Speak with your school, tell them you should of done it etc and you would like to do it in your first year of Sixth Form / College, they will be more then happy to help.
Good luck.
Unfortunately docash isn't exactly right, you do need the 5 GCSE's including Maths but as you are well aware...also including the Physics.
I agree with the A-level comments, subjects are irrelevant really as they look at your foundation stuff, which would be your GCSE's.
I have first hand knowledge of this, I have 3 A-levels, 3 AS-Levels (Not Physics related) I also have a good Computer Science Degree BUT ! I do not have GCSE Physics.
Because of that I am required to resit my Physics at GCSE Level + before they will let me pass to Stage 2, rather annoying as you can imagine and believe it or not hard to do whilst not at school
You are in the best place to do Physics now. Speak with your school, tell them you should of done it etc and you would like to do it in your first year of Sixth Form / College, they will be more then happy to help.
Good luck.
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Correct, they don't mind about your A Levels, as previously mentioned they are a requirement to show that you have the ability and will to work harder for something. They might ask why you chose a specific subject if it is in no way related to aviation.
