Western Australian Aviation College (WAAC)
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Hi All,
Just wondering if any knows much about WAAC?! Application process, quality etc for the JAA Intergrated course....
Trying to find out as much as possible!
Currently about to complete my PPL in the UK, and wanting to go where the sun shines and I can make the most out of the course rather than being stuck in the UK!
Thanks for all your help!
Just wondering if any knows much about WAAC?! Application process, quality etc for the JAA Intergrated course....
Trying to find out as much as possible!
Currently about to complete my PPL in the UK, and wanting to go where the sun shines and I can make the most out of the course rather than being stuck in the UK!
Thanks for all your help!
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"Currently about to complete my PPL in the UK, and wanting to go where the sun shines and I can make the most out of the course rather than being stuck in the UK!"
Hey, exactly as myself, had good experiences with the british weather as well then? hehe
I know I would prefer to do a solid course abroad and not doing it in the UK, being prevented from getting airbourne - this has happend too many times during my PPL training!
Hey, exactly as myself, had good experiences with the british weather as well then? hehe
I know I would prefer to do a solid course abroad and not doing it in the UK, being prevented from getting airbourne - this has happend too many times during my PPL training!
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hi all,
does anyone know any good instructors at WAAC ? I will visit Perth in this coming September. At the mean while I will take a look of the school as well.
As Peto mentioned earlier ago, the integrated program was only started on July 24th. it doesn't seem to have a lot of histories from the past eh. Does anyone have any comments here?
any advices would be greatly appreicated
cheers,
does anyone know any good instructors at WAAC ? I will visit Perth in this coming September. At the mean while I will take a look of the school as well.
As Peto mentioned earlier ago, the integrated program was only started on July 24th. it doesn't seem to have a lot of histories from the past eh. Does anyone have any comments here?
any advices would be greatly appreicated
cheers,
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I’ve not seen much in the way of feedback from past JAA/JAR candidates but what I will say is that their web site is professional and concise; the response to questions I’ve posed was thorough and in-depth with no ‘hard sell’.
If the training is of a similar standard to what I’ve encountered so far then I’d have no worries committing my ‘hard earned’ to WAAC. In fact I’m currently giving it some serious consideration.
I shouldn’t imagine there would be much feedback yet as their JAA/JAR syllabus is in its infancy.
No, I’m not a WAAC employee – I’m just a great believer in first impressions, obviously thorough research is required before shelling out £40k+, however WAAC offer staggered payments and they have been running CASA (Aussie) courses for years.
If the training is of a similar standard to what I’ve encountered so far then I’d have no worries committing my ‘hard earned’ to WAAC. In fact I’m currently giving it some serious consideration.
I shouldn’t imagine there would be much feedback yet as their JAA/JAR syllabus is in its infancy.
No, I’m not a WAAC employee – I’m just a great believer in first impressions, obviously thorough research is required before shelling out £40k+, however WAAC offer staggered payments and they have been running CASA (Aussie) courses for years.
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Originally Posted by Michael123
Hi there,
I am recently accepted at the new Integrated JAA ATPL course at the WAAC in Perth WA. The course starts at the 24th of July. I passed my class 1 medical a few days ago as well. Are there any people here who have some good or maybe bad experiences with the WAAC? Or are there any other people who are accepted onto this course too?
I hope to hear your experiences from you.
Michael
I am recently accepted at the new Integrated JAA ATPL course at the WAAC in Perth WA. The course starts at the 24th of July. I passed my class 1 medical a few days ago as well. Are there any people here who have some good or maybe bad experiences with the WAAC? Or are there any other people who are accepted onto this course too?
I hope to hear your experiences from you.
Michael
I'm seriously considering applying for the course that starts at the end of October, it's always been an ambition of mine to go and live in Oz for a bit and what better way to do so than do my training out there!! Bit of sun, sea, sand etc
would go down a treat rather than being stuck rainy England over the winter. Also coincides with The Ashes..hmm I think I've just convinced myself in this post to apply for em!! Has anyone else heard anything about the start of this course? And is it true that this is the only CAA/JAA recognised integrated course along with Cabair, FTE and OAT?
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Hi Mixmaster,
I am an employee of the Western Australian Aviation College and wanted to answer a couple of your questions. We are currently processing applications for the next Integrated JAR course which commences on 30 October. It is true that we are one of only four organisations approved by the U.K. CAA to conduct JAR Integrated training.
You can e-mail us from our website www.waaviationcollege.com.au if you have any other questions.
I am an employee of the Western Australian Aviation College and wanted to answer a couple of your questions. We are currently processing applications for the next Integrated JAR course which commences on 30 October. It is true that we are one of only four organisations approved by the U.K. CAA to conduct JAR Integrated training.
You can e-mail us from our website www.waaviationcollege.com.au if you have any other questions.
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hi Mixmaster, will you go to Oz and take a look of the school before deciding whether or not you wanna study there?
I will visit WAAC on this coming September for the assessment test because I'm considering applying for the course that starts at the end of October as well.
Cheers,
zivd
I will visit WAAC on this coming September for the assessment test because I'm considering applying for the course that starts at the end of October as well.
Cheers,
zivd
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Alright zivd, I'm basically waiting for my CTC, ThomsonFLy/FTE and Cabair/FLYbe applications to run their course as I can't really justify spending the $400 on just applying to WAAC with these other three schemes still outstanding. Hopefully I'll know in time as WAAC does look really good and would be my first choice if these other things don't come through.
If I do apply I doubt I'll fly out just to have a look round, going on what people have said and the schools website it all looks sound. I take it you've already applied, is there an option to take the assessment test in The UK?
Good luck with it man!
If I do apply I doubt I'll fly out just to have a look round, going on what people have said and the schools website it all looks sound. I take it you've already applied, is there an option to take the assessment test in The UK?
Good luck with it man!
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hi Mixmaster, I don't think there is an option to take the assessment test in UK, but the best way is to contact their employees for any enquiries.
If any of your sponsorship schemes don't come through, will you try the self sponsored integrated program with FTE / Cabair?? I am just curious because I am still thinking whether I should commence my trainings with one of these schools instead of WAAC.
Anyways, Good luck with your interviews
If any of your sponsorship schemes don't come through, will you try the self sponsored integrated program with FTE / Cabair?? I am just curious because I am still thinking whether I should commence my trainings with one of these schools instead of WAAC.
Anyways, Good luck with your interviews
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Nice1 man, I'm hoping they'll give me the option to do the interviews etc in Cranfield, seems a bit much to ask their prospective students to fly out to Oz just to do a suitably test. Would be a complete pisser if you didn't get in!
Personally If I had to go down the self sponsored route I'd do it with WAAC as long as I could do the assessment tests in the UK and get a loan to cover it. If not I'd most likely go with FTE. Cabair and especially OAT don't appeal from my experiences of them and from what I've heard from others, however if I were to get on the Flybe scheme with Cabair I wouldn't give it a second's thought. From what I can make out CTC is the ideal FTO. Cabair, who I've had flying lessons with, have excellent instructors but their ground staff have seemed proper offkey whenever I've been there. I've spoken to OAT marketing reps at the London Air Show and have researched them a lot on here, to be honest the atmosphere of the place and the price puts me off massively.
I'm also considering Stapleford which is significantly cheaper but seeing as their relationship with Barclays has come to an end, I'd find it difficult to fund the course.
Just out of interest have you got one of those professional studies loans to pay for WAAC? As far as I can see they're a max of £25,000 which leaves over £16,000 of course fee's I would potentially need to find. Have you or has anyone else had any problems or issues applying for a bank loan for an FTO that is based abroad? I'm hoping british banks would be receptive seeing as its only one of four JAA integrated courses.
hmm that was quite the essay
Personally If I had to go down the self sponsored route I'd do it with WAAC as long as I could do the assessment tests in the UK and get a loan to cover it. If not I'd most likely go with FTE. Cabair and especially OAT don't appeal from my experiences of them and from what I've heard from others, however if I were to get on the Flybe scheme with Cabair I wouldn't give it a second's thought. From what I can make out CTC is the ideal FTO. Cabair, who I've had flying lessons with, have excellent instructors but their ground staff have seemed proper offkey whenever I've been there. I've spoken to OAT marketing reps at the London Air Show and have researched them a lot on here, to be honest the atmosphere of the place and the price puts me off massively.
I'm also considering Stapleford which is significantly cheaper but seeing as their relationship with Barclays has come to an end, I'd find it difficult to fund the course.
Just out of interest have you got one of those professional studies loans to pay for WAAC? As far as I can see they're a max of £25,000 which leaves over £16,000 of course fee's I would potentially need to find. Have you or has anyone else had any problems or issues applying for a bank loan for an FTO that is based abroad? I'm hoping british banks would be receptive seeing as its only one of four JAA integrated courses.
hmm that was quite the essay
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cool, I haven't actually talked with any of the banks yet because they need a prove from the school that u've applied in order to make the loan secure. However, as far as l know the maximum that you can borrow as a personal loan is £25,000. Also, you may want to try CDL (career develop loan) as well, the maximum is £8,000. That's the only two ways I can think of.
To be honest, can we apply two banks at the same time for 25,000 K loan? greatly appreciated if any advices.
If you read under WAAC faq section there's actually a topic under "Can I take out a loan for course fees?" It says, "The Western Australian Aviation College is a registered Learning Provider (number 12124) and consequently students may apply for a loan from Career Development Loans. Contact the CDL Information Line on UK Freephone 0800 585 505"
I guess the maximum is only 8,000 pounds for the course. I will see after I come back from Oz.
Actually, Cabair has already accepted me for self integrated course. However, I am still thinking are there any better options.
give me some comments Mixmaster
Cheers
To be honest, can we apply two banks at the same time for 25,000 K loan? greatly appreciated if any advices.
If you read under WAAC faq section there's actually a topic under "Can I take out a loan for course fees?" It says, "The Western Australian Aviation College is a registered Learning Provider (number 12124) and consequently students may apply for a loan from Career Development Loans. Contact the CDL Information Line on UK Freephone 0800 585 505"
I guess the maximum is only 8,000 pounds for the course. I will see after I come back from Oz.
Actually, Cabair has already accepted me for self integrated course. However, I am still thinking are there any better options.
give me some comments Mixmaster
Cheers
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For info bout Cabair check here, I've found it pretty useful.
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=205080
Personally I'd go with FTE or WAAC (if it was viable) over Cabair. Look into CTC too. For a modular route check out Stapleford.
The prospect of being stuck in Cranfield for a year really doesn't excite me even if the levels of tuition are top notch. Reckon I could deal with it if I got on this Flybe scheme however. Thats just me tho man, being stuck between Milton Keynes and Bedford may be your idea of heaven
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=205080
Personally I'd go with FTE or WAAC (if it was viable) over Cabair. Look into CTC too. For a modular route check out Stapleford.
The prospect of being stuck in Cranfield for a year really doesn't excite me even if the levels of tuition are top notch. Reckon I could deal with it if I got on this Flybe scheme however. Thats just me tho man, being stuck between Milton Keynes and Bedford may be your idea of heaven
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Just to answer one of your questions, the assessment test and interview procedure can be done in the U.K. There is no requirement to come to Australia to complete either of those processes. Please contact us direct at the college for details.
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Hi there, been reading a lot of posts regarding WAAC!
Just wondering if anyone is on the October course? Or even if anyone who is on the July course has any feedback suggestions etc?
Cheers.....
Just wondering if anyone is on the October course? Or even if anyone who is on the July course has any feedback suggestions etc?
Cheers.....
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Western Australian Aviation College?!?
hi...
i am thinking of going there to do the jaa integrated course.
has anyone heard good/bad things about the college???
cheers!!!!
i am thinking of going there to do the jaa integrated course.
has anyone heard good/bad things about the college???
cheers!!!!