The never-ending 'Modular vs. Integrated' debate - merged ad nauseam
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From: Nottingham
Thomson Prefers Modular Students?
I have heard from someone who is currently looking for a FO job that Thomson actually prefer modular students. Can anyone comment on the accuracy of this statement?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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From: A town called Eureka!
Sounds like you are still fishing for clues as to which method is best........Afraz PLEASE give this a rest......... Integrated Vs Modular is a debate that has been around since the dark ages and is unlikely to be solved anytime soon. We all have our reasons for the way in which we choose to train.
Decide what is best for you not everyone else!
Happy Xmas
FS
Decide what is best for you not everyone else!
Happy Xmas
FS
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From: norf of inngland
Mr Squid , having been a casual observer of Afraz's postings over the last month I do not see any hint that he will be giving up asking the same questions over and over again relentlessly until we all give up . Having spoken to the airlines themselves at the Flyer exhibition he obviously disbelieves what he was told .
Afraz just enrol on a bloody course and give us all a break . If you havent worked out by now that it doesnt matter where you train or under which guise then you are never going to so go and join the Army or something or the navy , oooh or the RAF maybe you could start another thread about which will get you into the lhs seat of a jet quicker
Afraz just enrol on a bloody course and give us all a break . If you havent worked out by now that it doesnt matter where you train or under which guise then you are never going to so go and join the Army or something or the navy , oooh or the RAF maybe you could start another thread about which will get you into the lhs seat of a jet quicker
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From: A town called Eureka!
Mr Job....very well said 
Took me about a few weeks to research it properly and all of 30 seconds to make the final decision once I had weighed up the pro's and con's of both. Mod all the way.
Took me about a few weeks to research it properly and all of 30 seconds to make the final decision once I had weighed up the pro's and con's of both. Mod all the way.
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From: london
I`m starting modular next year. For me there`s no rush since no matter what way i go looks like i won`t be getting a job as a pilot in the next 4 years. So i`ll take my time, take the exams when i`m ready and hopefully, by the time i get the fATPL, things will look brighter.
I have one question though: for the hr building i was thinking to buy a share on a small a/c then sell it once i have the necessary hrs on the logbook, seem way cheaper than paying £100+/hr renting an a/c. What do you guys think? Is it actually cheaper or is not worth the hassle?
I have one question though: for the hr building i was thinking to buy a share on a small a/c then sell it once i have the necessary hrs on the logbook, seem way cheaper than paying £100+/hr renting an a/c. What do you guys think? Is it actually cheaper or is not worth the hassle?
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From: North West, UK
Link for Afraz
http://www.pprune.org/3821823-post640.html
I don’t think Thomson have any preference. It’s still the same blue licence book at the end of the day. I was lucky, but you have to make your own luck in this world.
You do whatever is right for yourself. Modular saves you £1000’s.
Did my PPL in August 1999
Finished modular training in Oct 2005
18 months to get a job at the age of 39 with 440 hours
Best of luck guys.
Rob
http://www.pprune.org/3821823-post640.html
I don’t think Thomson have any preference. It’s still the same blue licence book at the end of the day. I was lucky, but you have to make your own luck in this world.
You do whatever is right for yourself. Modular saves you £1000’s.
Did my PPL in August 1999
Finished modular training in Oct 2005
18 months to get a job at the age of 39 with 440 hours
Best of luck guys.
Rob
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From: ENG
How would you do it? - opinions
hey guys, I've done a bit of reading around this forum. I just wanted to get peoples opinions on the best path to becoming a commercial pilot. Disregarding financial situations what do you think the most valuable training would be? I've read alot about these cadetships in particular the Etihad one, are these good options if your lucky enough to be chosen?
Basically I just want to get peoples opinions of "in a perfect world" what path would they choose?
Cheers
Basically I just want to get peoples opinions of "in a perfect world" what path would they choose?
Cheers
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From: Just a bit lower than the point where the falling angel meets the rising ape
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sorry.
Although to answer the question. "In a perfect world", the path I would choose would be integrated.
But in my perfect world, I'd have 100k of cash in hand (no loans or remortgages!) to spend on my training.
I'd also have 2 years free of any commitments whatsoever, no mortgage to service for example.
In my perfect world the FTO would be just round the corner an all the training would take place there, so I could still e.g. see the wife.
And (most importantly!) In a perfect world the end of my training would merge nearly seamlessly with my first job in the RHS.
I can't fulfill any of the above, so I'm going modular, taking my time, paying as I go, keeping working, paying the bills, and trying to keep an eye out for when the jobs might happen. Boring but sensible, as more than one of my ex girlfriends have probably thought.
JR
p.s. The right way to train is the way that's right for you. twee, but true. Gather all the info you can, and make your choice. This place is a wealth of info. Have a trawl!
p.p.s. Read bits of the "Downturn" thread, and "Where are all the jobs?" to get some idea of the difficulties facing the industry right now
sorry.
Although to answer the question. "In a perfect world", the path I would choose would be integrated.
But in my perfect world, I'd have 100k of cash in hand (no loans or remortgages!) to spend on my training.
I'd also have 2 years free of any commitments whatsoever, no mortgage to service for example.
In my perfect world the FTO would be just round the corner an all the training would take place there, so I could still e.g. see the wife.
And (most importantly!) In a perfect world the end of my training would merge nearly seamlessly with my first job in the RHS.
I can't fulfill any of the above, so I'm going modular, taking my time, paying as I go, keeping working, paying the bills, and trying to keep an eye out for when the jobs might happen. Boring but sensible, as more than one of my ex girlfriends have probably thought.
JR
p.s. The right way to train is the way that's right for you. twee, but true. Gather all the info you can, and make your choice. This place is a wealth of info. Have a trawl!
p.p.s. Read bits of the "Downturn" thread, and "Where are all the jobs?" to get some idea of the difficulties facing the industry right now
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From: Manchester
Sorry to revive this thread...
Assuming I choose to go Modular, would it be wise to train at one of the big 4 FTOs, or would training at my local flying school be just as acceptable to an airline?
How important is it to do all the training with one provider, or does it not matter, as long as the quality of your flying is sufficient?
Assuming I choose to go Modular, would it be wise to train at one of the big 4 FTOs, or would training at my local flying school be just as acceptable to an airline?
How important is it to do all the training with one provider, or does it not matter, as long as the quality of your flying is sufficient?
PPRuNe Handmaiden
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From: Duit On Mon Dei
Train at an FBO who YOU are happy with. What may suits you may not suit another. Find one with good instructor to student ratio. Good access to the aircraft and various facilities like ILS, NDB & VORs.
Take the time out to visit various FBO/Training centres. If you can, make sure you have some idea about what each stage of the training should take. (I think you may be able to get that from LASORs)
In the end, the license is exactly the same. There is no difference nowadays.
Make sure who ever does your IR is very thorough. That's the "real" test so to speak.
Take the time out to visit various FBO/Training centres. If you can, make sure you have some idea about what each stage of the training should take. (I think you may be able to get that from LASORs)
In the end, the license is exactly the same. There is no difference nowadays.
Make sure who ever does your IR is very thorough. That's the "real" test so to speak.