FTE Assessment 2009
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The assessment is fairly straight forward as is the interview. Was well over a year ago when I did all of that though so things may have changed. 
I subsequently went on to complete the course over there. I absolutely loved my time over there. Excellent standard of instruction both on the ground and in the air.
It may be a nice climate but don't assume this means easy flying. The flying can still be challenging especially with the low level convection currents and strong crosswinds.
Yeah, the internet dies once in a while and Manolo will wake you up at 8am on your days off with his bloody leaf blower but all in all, it's a sound place to study. Certainly there's a great sense of community also and the place does not favour arseholes, which is nice.
Goodluck with it all and if you need anymore info please feel free to PM me.
I subsequently went on to complete the course over there. I absolutely loved my time over there. Excellent standard of instruction both on the ground and in the air.
It may be a nice climate but don't assume this means easy flying. The flying can still be challenging especially with the low level convection currents and strong crosswinds.
Yeah, the internet dies once in a while and Manolo will wake you up at 8am on your days off with his bloody leaf blower but all in all, it's a sound place to study. Certainly there's a great sense of community also and the place does not favour arseholes, which is nice.
Goodluck with it all and if you need anymore info please feel free to PM me.
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The last post is very accurate. FTE is a great place to study. The city is very interesting, the campus and facilites first class. Ground school is excellent. The vast majority of the flying instructors are also very good.
The CFI is top rate (and a gentleman), despite the several bo***ckings he gave me! However, my mate, currently there, tells me a number of instructors have been made redundant. What amazes me is why good people have been let go and the several "bad eggs", and that is putting it mildly, continue to rant.
I was lucky and finished while jobs were still available (A320). I have very happy memories of FTE (I made sure I avoided the above mentioned) and wish it the very best for the future.
The CFI is top rate (and a gentleman), despite the several bo***ckings he gave me! However, my mate, currently there, tells me a number of instructors have been made redundant. What amazes me is why good people have been let go and the several "bad eggs", and that is putting it mildly, continue to rant.
I was lucky and finished while jobs were still available (A320). I have very happy memories of FTE (I made sure I avoided the above mentioned) and wish it the very best for the future.
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Having recently (within the last six months) graduated from FTE, i can say with absolute confidence that i wouldn't have wanted to train anywhere else!
The campus lifestyle makes it as easy as possible for the students to study and do well in exams, the food is ok but repetitive, and the bar is the place where you will always have someone to talk to....even if it is you reflection in the mirror at the end of a long night...!
As with everyone training organisation, there will be people who you won't get on with (both students and staff) but that just makes a good mix. I have made some solid friends for life from my time in Jerez and only wish that other people are as lucky as me in the future.
The last year's worth of courses have all graduated under the worst possible circumstances when it comes to looking for the first flying job but you can guarantee that FTE have set you up with the best possible opportunities...groundschool is tough but that goes without saying, the flying is a challenge and there isn't much time to go over things when you struggle but it does all come together at the end.
Would i do it all again if i could? Without a moment's hesitation
The campus lifestyle makes it as easy as possible for the students to study and do well in exams, the food is ok but repetitive, and the bar is the place where you will always have someone to talk to....even if it is you reflection in the mirror at the end of a long night...!
As with everyone training organisation, there will be people who you won't get on with (both students and staff) but that just makes a good mix. I have made some solid friends for life from my time in Jerez and only wish that other people are as lucky as me in the future.
The last year's worth of courses have all graduated under the worst possible circumstances when it comes to looking for the first flying job but you can guarantee that FTE have set you up with the best possible opportunities...groundschool is tough but that goes without saying, the flying is a challenge and there isn't much time to go over things when you struggle but it does all come together at the end.
Would i do it all again if i could? Without a moment's hesitation
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Glad to see all the positive posts so I'll happily add another.
I graduated from FTE mid 2008, just in time, as the job market dried up very soon after. I was offered my current position while still training, very grateful for it and I'm certain I wouldn't have had the opportunity had I been at any other school.
I thought I'd struggle a little with the groundschool but I found the instruction and the instructors were excellent, can't fault it at all and it was a pleasure to learn there.
On the flying side the fleet were excellently maintained, readily available give or take a few occasions when the flying program was busy due to poor weather previously, I dont doubt other schools have similar problems. I got on well with all my instructors and the instruction itself was excellent, I achieved 1st time passes in CPL and IR, speaks for itself.
Having the accomodation, meals and facilities all included and on base was a big deciding factor for me, the rooms are good and it's very convenient.
I'd like to thank everyone at FTE and wish them all well, even "the fat controller" who despite a rocky start for the MCC, taught me some invaluble lessons which I'm grateful for to this day.
All the best.
I graduated from FTE mid 2008, just in time, as the job market dried up very soon after. I was offered my current position while still training, very grateful for it and I'm certain I wouldn't have had the opportunity had I been at any other school.
I thought I'd struggle a little with the groundschool but I found the instruction and the instructors were excellent, can't fault it at all and it was a pleasure to learn there.
On the flying side the fleet were excellently maintained, readily available give or take a few occasions when the flying program was busy due to poor weather previously, I dont doubt other schools have similar problems. I got on well with all my instructors and the instruction itself was excellent, I achieved 1st time passes in CPL and IR, speaks for itself.
Having the accomodation, meals and facilities all included and on base was a big deciding factor for me, the rooms are good and it's very convenient.
I'd like to thank everyone at FTE and wish them all well, even "the fat controller" who despite a rocky start for the MCC, taught me some invaluble lessons which I'm grateful for to this day.
All the best.
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FTE came to Leeds Uni to conduct assessments for the Aviation Technology students, which I passed.
They have since invited most of us to Jerez for an interview (when I say invited... they told us they'd let us know... but we had to keep sending emails reminding them).
Four of my coursemates went last week and all were offered a place at FTE. I am planning to go in March or April, during my Easter holidays (wanting to focus on my dissertation now, rather than interview preparation etc).
Does anybody have any suggestions as to what questions I should be asking them at the end of the interview?
Thanks, BB
They have since invited most of us to Jerez for an interview (when I say invited... they told us they'd let us know... but we had to keep sending emails reminding them).
Four of my coursemates went last week and all were offered a place at FTE. I am planning to go in March or April, during my Easter holidays (wanting to focus on my dissertation now, rather than interview preparation etc).
Does anybody have any suggestions as to what questions I should be asking them at the end of the interview?
Thanks, BB
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Originally Posted by Ben-B
Does anybody have any suggestions as to what questions I should be asking them at the end of the interview?
I would focus on your degree studies, then get a half decent job for a couple of years, THEN consider your training. You're young, you have time on your side to work for a bit and save some cash, and possibly get another qualification to fall back on. I know you want to fly a shiny yet tomorrow, but it's the sensible and realistic choice to delay it.
Your best bet is to get on a mentored scheme. Flybe provides arguably the best opportunity available in present times, but it doesn't take many. I did the same degree course, graduating in 2007, and I know of perhaps 2 or 3 guys from my year that are now starting employment, 2 were on mentored schemes and the other forked out for the TR deal with Ryanair. I don't know of anyone else with any promising leads.
