Atlantic-44
Thank you for your feedback. :ok:
It all sounds good to me. :D
POL

Hello Atlantic,

Thank you for your detailed information...

I'm currently waiting on an email from Atlantic to confirm the dates and times so I can request time off from my current employer; has anyone received this email yet?

My current experience is 72hrs TT with all the required criteria.

wbryce,
I'm waiting for the email too - its good to know that others are and that it's not just me :ok:
POL

Atlantic 44

Thank you for the insight into the company.

Can you tell us a little more as to what stage of the training you are at?

What does your basic day consist of?

Who does your training? ie the distance learning part? the flying part?

Do you have to live at the same place for 7 years or is it compulsory to live there for duration of your triaining and then live your want?

Sorry to throw allot of questions at you.

Having just written out a hefty reply to the above questions, PPRuNe kindly deleted the lot :mad:. I will, at some point, rewrite it, but for now I shall just mention that for all those awaiting an email regarding the assessments, nothing has been sent out today, so dont get worried if you have an empty inbox!!!

Atlantic-44

Thank you for the information Atlantic.

If you reply to the questions by PM, could you please copy and paste me too.

Its all very exciting. It just goes to show that maybe there is light at the end of the tunnel for all us wannabes

Cheers

I have also recieved the call last night and can't wait to give it my best! Looking forward to meeting you all soon!

If you all got your calls last night looks like I'm off the list then :( Granted, I'm not 18 and don't have a driving license or a medical (got it booked though) so maybe I'm not ideal. Best of luck to the rest of you :ok:

h

The requirements are to have a full driving licence and to actually have (and not only the ability to get) a Class 1 medical. If you're under 18, hingey, speak to the person you sent your application to, and ask for your application to be held for the next intake. In the meantime, get your driving licence and your Class 1.

Atlantic-44

Got my letter today regarding the selection day.

Can anyone highlight what is Mcquaigs tests?
how can I get some practice done on these tests?

Much appreciated.

I got the letter as well, so pleased about it! I did a seach for McQuaig on Google, I believe it's a personality test.

I would like to prepare as best as I can for the Maths and Science tests especially, any help on what to expect will be greatly appreciated.

Will hopefully see some of you on Thursday! Best of luck everyone.

Well i got the call but the letter has not arrived yet, which is normal because the post here is awful !!!

The worrying thing is that i have got to travel down to London tomorrow for my last set of ATPLs and im not back until Thursday evening, which does not give me very long to prepare !! :ugh:

If anyone could pm me the general jist of what is happening then it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

I've just got my letter too :)
skytravel; I found the same as you regarding the McQuaig Test and Profile. Using these methods, Air Atlantique will determine what wonderful, suitable people we are :D
I would like to prepare too, so again, any help would be appreciated :ok:
POL

I wouldn't worry too much about the tests.

If your face fits you'll more than likely succeed. Do your research on the company, go armed with a sense of humour and primarily, be yourself!!

PPL Requirement
 

Atlantic

Do you know the reason for the PPL requirement? I have many hours gained with the UAS at Uni and thus have a skill level comparable to a holder of a Private Licence. I would not have a chance of doing a PPL before I leave Uni and may be too old by the time I can pay to train and apply immediatly after uni (I'll be 23 when I graduate!).

Just wondering if the PPL was stated as mandatory as an indicator of skill-level/aptitude/commitment to flying... My UAS flying shows all three*.

Thanks for all your other comments. I agree with the one about partners. Everyone should realise sacrifices need to be made if you want to become a professional aviator. I'm engaged to be married but would still consider this scheme and excellent oppertunity.

*Blatant self promotion, appologies :=

It's a lot to do with time to train people up.

If you've already got a PPL, the next step is hour building towards the CPL; something that requires relatively less interaction between instructor and pupil compared with an ab initio applicant.

Atlantic want their cadets to get on with their hour building and study towards the ATPL's.

You may have experience of UAS, but unless you have the licence to go with it, it won't count towards anything.

Surely a PPL holder has shown a skill-level/aptitude and commitment to flying as much as you have, moreso in some cases....

My advice to you would be get a PPL sharp. Your UAS hours could then help you stand out along side other applications.

I know of no one who has got in without a PPL.

5150,
Thanks for the advice. :ok:
POL

Can anyone say how many cadets are there right now at Atlantique Group?

Anymore on their day to day lifestyle and what they do would be appreciated.

Is anyone travelling to Coventry from West London on Thursday?

Hi All,

A valid PPL is a requirement, mainly for the reasons 5150 has listed. There are currently 7 cadets with Air Atlantique, one of whom is doing his IR, and so will soon be qualified.

Atlantic-44

Cadets
 

Anyone have any idea how many they are taking on at the mo. i only recieved my application in the post this week despite applying for it weeks ago?? So i guess that counts me out of this round!

How often do they recruit??

Many Thanks :ok: