Aer Lingus Cadet (merged 2011)
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Aer Lingus is delighted to announce a new Cadet Pilot Training Programme. The programme will be officially launched via national press advertisements and the Aer Lingus website on Sunday 31st July.
The Cadet Pilot Training Programme, which will be part funded by Aer Lingus, is an exceptional opportunity for individuals to train and qualify as a commercial pilot on the Airbus A320 fleet of aircraft.
The training programme, due to commence between late 2011 and early 2012, takes 14 months to complete and consists of a number of phases combining classroom and simulator based training. Upon successful completion, Cadets receive an Airline Transport Pilots Licence and Multi Engine Instrument Rating before undergoing Airbus A320 type training
The Cadet Pilot Training Programme, which will be part funded by Aer Lingus, is an exceptional opportunity for individuals to train and qualify as a commercial pilot on the Airbus A320 fleet of aircraft.
The training programme, due to commence between late 2011 and early 2012, takes 14 months to complete and consists of a number of phases combining classroom and simulator based training. Upon successful completion, Cadets receive an Airline Transport Pilots Licence and Multi Engine Instrument Rating before undergoing Airbus A320 type training
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Id love to see them returning to WMU to complete the flight training!
Finally some definitive information on this subject, now we just wait to see what the small print has to say!
Finally some definitive information on this subject, now we just wait to see what the small print has to say!
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Great to finally see concrete proof of the cadet programme. It is rather disappointing that the portion of the costs paid by the candidate remain a mystery.
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It still doesn't say how the cost will be borne by the cadet. I'm still hoping that it will be in the form of a reduction in wages and being bonded to the airline for so many years. If its in the form of an upfront payment, then that rules me out...
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New D/E FO Pay is 54,700 PA.
Cadet Entry FO pay is 41,500 PA for first 24 months. ppjn..
Doing the maths from above I'd say a good guess is aerlingus will pay 25K, the other 75k is from your own pocket!
There are still a few sons and daughters of rich irish familys that can afford this so goodluck to them.
All they need to do is bribe the aptitude test people
Cadet Entry FO pay is 41,500 PA for first 24 months. ppjn..
Doing the maths from above I'd say a good guess is aerlingus will pay 25K, the other 75k is from your own pocket!
There are still a few sons and daughters of rich irish familys that can afford this so goodluck to them.
All they need to do is bribe the aptitude test people
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But it's still as ambigious as hell, no mention of cost or location..... And it closes on Aug 14th, which rules out this years leaving certs...
The first test for applicants is understanding the application process
Another test is committment:
I'll be applying since I've always loved flying and wanted to be a pilot since the year dot, but it was the cost that put me off going down this route in recent years.
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The form is very confusing if you haven't done the Irish system. It seems like the upper form can be used for GCSEs, the lower for A Levels, but we don't have the A1 A2 A3 etc. grades and there's no way of specifying that you're talking about junior cert (which I believe is GCSE equivalent) in lieu of higher cert (which is officially 2/3 of an A level). Even without that problem, the names of the subjects I did at GCSE aren't in the dropdown menu (My school didn't do individual science at GCSE level - it was science and additional science). I'd stick it in the 'other education' place, but I have a degree to be talking about too!
Very confusing form. It's not a case of 'the form filters out the idiots', it's simply that the form does not provide the answers required.
Very confusing form. It's not a case of 'the form filters out the idiots', it's simply that the form does not provide the answers required.
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The application is up on their website. Don't be speculating about the costs or the training location. Read the website and you'll see ...
From the website...
Training Location
A number of training locations are being considered. The final choice will be advised to you later in the recruitment process. Opportunities for travel home during the course will be limited.
Training Costs
The approximate cost of the training programme is €100,000. If you are successful in your application you will be required to fund a portion of the training costs. The details of this will be outlined at a later stage in the selection process.
Just fill in the app and see what happens. Best of luck to all those applying.
XXX Cessnagirl
From the website...
Training Location
A number of training locations are being considered. The final choice will be advised to you later in the recruitment process. Opportunities for travel home during the course will be limited.
Training Costs
The approximate cost of the training programme is €100,000. If you are successful in your application you will be required to fund a portion of the training costs. The details of this will be outlined at a later stage in the selection process.
Just fill in the app and see what happens. Best of luck to all those applying.
XXX Cessnagirl
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Hi guys, I am 17 and going into my last year of school this year. I live up in Belfast and have been looking at all my options of how I can train. I have been to both the OAA and PTC open days. Both good however liked the sound of OAA.
Now I have heard this cadet scheme I honestly have no clue.
Do you think Aer Lingus will run a similar scheme the same time next year? I really like the sound of the whole thing, not only because its part-funded, but also because they mentor you and you know that you have a very good chance of a job at the end!
Thanks
Now I have heard this cadet scheme I honestly have no clue.
Do you think Aer Lingus will run a similar scheme the same time next year? I really like the sound of the whole thing, not only because its part-funded, but also because they mentor you and you know that you have a very good chance of a job at the end!
Thanks
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Do you think Aer Lingus will run a similar scheme the same time next year?
So just hope there's another competition. But makes plans for doing it all yourself.
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Berksflyer I 've got the same problem dont know where to put my relevant qualifications. Also reading the Educational criteria compared with the UK system and application form is quite confusing. Are they saying that the minimum qualications for UK candidates are passing GCSEs? I might send them an email asking for clarification and advice
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Well in the end I just didn't fill in the top bit. I filled in the second bit with both my A Levels and GCSEs - there wasn't enough room for all of them, but I put the key ones in. They're not going to fret over that surely.