UNSW comments please
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G'day all,
I would like to get feedback from people having experienced the courses done by UNSW Aviation.
I was also interested in how many people of the ones that apply get into the school and what about the non-Australian students?
do they get in because of all the money they pay or is it really equal slots for everyone?
What are the people like is there a noticeable arrogant attitude within the students or is it pleasent in general?
What has the UNSW got to do with schofield aviation club do they have any links?
Thank you for your time!
I would like to get feedback from people having experienced the courses done by UNSW Aviation.
I was also interested in how many people of the ones that apply get into the school and what about the non-Australian students?
do they get in because of all the money they pay or is it really equal slots for everyone?
What are the people like is there a noticeable arrogant attitude within the students or is it pleasent in general?
What has the UNSW got to do with schofield aviation club do they have any links?
Thank you for your time!
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Gday Spaniard,
I haven't done the course but I will tell you what I know. In terms of people applying-getting in, the cut off UAI is around 76 so I don't think they are turning people away with a large pole so to speak. I will then go further and say that if you have the money, and can hold a decent conversation in the interview you will get a spot. As I said, the course is not hugely popular, I believe on average around 20-25 people per year but someone in the know can clarify.
I can't comment on the attitudes of the people but I see no reason why there would be an undercurrent of arrogance.
I don't believe there are any links between UNSW and Schoffies. The uni conduct all their flight training in-house with their own staff and a/c. Although they may x-hire an a/c from Schofields when things get busy, but once again someone will have to clarify this.
Regards,
SP
I haven't done the course but I will tell you what I know. In terms of people applying-getting in, the cut off UAI is around 76 so I don't think they are turning people away with a large pole so to speak. I will then go further and say that if you have the money, and can hold a decent conversation in the interview you will get a spot. As I said, the course is not hugely popular, I believe on average around 20-25 people per year but someone in the know can clarify.
I can't comment on the attitudes of the people but I see no reason why there would be an undercurrent of arrogance.
I don't believe there are any links between UNSW and Schoffies. The uni conduct all their flight training in-house with their own staff and a/c. Although they may x-hire an a/c from Schofields when things get busy, but once again someone will have to clarify this.
Regards,
SP
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Flying Spaniard,
In recent times the majority of the courses have been made up of Australian students but every year there is at least a couple of international ones too. I have heard reports that a few hundred apply each year and they take around 25, but i think the number are increasing. For example in my year, 25 started, and around 16 finished. As Skypark has said if you have hold yourself at the interview and are keen and have a hard working attitude, you should be alright.
I found the staff professional and in general it was a pleasant place to be. UNSW does X-hire from Schofields and a number of ex UNSW students have worked there once finishing training.
If you would like more info feel free to email me,
In recent times the majority of the courses have been made up of Australian students but every year there is at least a couple of international ones too. I have heard reports that a few hundred apply each year and they take around 25, but i think the number are increasing. For example in my year, 25 started, and around 16 finished. As Skypark has said if you have hold yourself at the interview and are keen and have a hard working attitude, you should be alright.
I found the staff professional and in general it was a pleasant place to be. UNSW does X-hire from Schofields and a number of ex UNSW students have worked there once finishing training.
If you would like more info feel free to email me,
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Flying Spaniard,
I reckon the UNSW Aviation course is a pretty well structured degree with a big amount of input from people in the industry.
When you’re not flying you can focus on either the management or engineering side of aviation, to give you a wider background into the industry.
They receive hundreds of applicants, but after a series of culling interviews and tests, they narrow that down to between 25-30, I am unsure of this year's intake, hundreds apply each year as batch said.
International students go through the same interviews and tests as local students so there is absolutely no bias in that area, only the most suitable get through. You have to have a keen interest of the industry with the right hard working attitude. They don't like arrogant 'think they know it all's' or people who pretend their something else.
There is no attitude problems with the students, all my classmates were/are great people and are all there for the same reason; to learn about aviation, flying and to enjoy themselves. (Assuming this is the batch I did the degree with...isn't that right batch!
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I reckon the UNSW Aviation course is a pretty well structured degree with a big amount of input from people in the industry.
When you’re not flying you can focus on either the management or engineering side of aviation, to give you a wider background into the industry.
They receive hundreds of applicants, but after a series of culling interviews and tests, they narrow that down to between 25-30, I am unsure of this year's intake, hundreds apply each year as batch said.
International students go through the same interviews and tests as local students so there is absolutely no bias in that area, only the most suitable get through. You have to have a keen interest of the industry with the right hard working attitude. They don't like arrogant 'think they know it all's' or people who pretend their something else.
There is no attitude problems with the students, all my classmates were/are great people and are all there for the same reason; to learn about aviation, flying and to enjoy themselves. (Assuming this is the batch I did the degree with...isn't that right batch!
)
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Great for that insiders info!
I am going to apply and see what happens if i dont get through, choose another route.
What kind of tests are there in the selection process?
Thanks!
I am going to apply and see what happens if i dont get through, choose another route.
What kind of tests are there in the selection process?
Thanks!
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Crispflyer,
yes this is the one and only batch that you know. All the best of luck for the money time of the year! Hope to catch up soon
Flying Spaniard,
from memory, the selection process inlcudes an interview, in which your academics, your attitude, your previous flying (if any) will all be discussed. The final part invloves 2 weeks of flying, around 5-6 flights to see wheather you are suited/enjoy flying (sounds funny but some have never been in a light aircraft up to this point). This 2 weeks also incorporates some theory will will be assessed as you go. BAK level stuff. Then they put all this together and make a decision. Good luck
yes this is the one and only batch that you know. All the best of luck for the money time of the year! Hope to catch up soon
Flying Spaniard,
from memory, the selection process inlcudes an interview, in which your academics, your attitude, your previous flying (if any) will all be discussed. The final part invloves 2 weeks of flying, around 5-6 flights to see wheather you are suited/enjoy flying (sounds funny but some have never been in a light aircraft up to this point). This 2 weeks also incorporates some theory will will be assessed as you go. BAK level stuff. Then they put all this together and make a decision. Good luck
