Wannabe a pilot! (And I'm too damn lazy to do a search)

[3bars]

And after all of the above, don't forget to budget for a Type rating +£20k

[robdesbois]

For (lots) more information on all aspects of how to get to the stage where you are an employable pilot, try checking out Clive Hughes book 'Guide to Becoming a Professional Pilot' at http://www.ppl-atpl.demon.co.uk/

It's well-known and has a lot of useful info on every stage from PPL through ground studies, CPL, ME, IR etc.
From memory you will need your night rating *before* beginning training for the IR (although this is included as part of CPL if not already obtained).

Good luck!
Rob

[Re-Heat]

Have you read the references in the sticky thread at the top? If not, read them, and then come back and ask away.

No need to re-invent the wheel here!

[eng1]

Licensed engineer wanting to upgrade to pilot. Any info appreciated.

I am B1 licensed engineer with a320 and a330 full type ratings working for a major uk airine at lhr. I am looking in to doing my cpl and was just wondering if there was anyone out there that has done the same from an engineering background? There are a few other things that I would like some guidance on:
Where is the best place to train?
Is there financial help available for courses and what sort of cost is involved?
what are the realistic chances of getting a job once I have graduated?

Any information would be appreciated. Thanks in advance

[nastyevil110]

CPL and ATPL together

Hi all,

Can anyone tell is that possible do to the both exams i mean if i sit in one cpl and one atpl like CPL navigation pass it then do the ATPL navigation????? plz reply.

Thanx.

[Airbus38]

Why do both??

If you're looking to do the lot then you need only sit the ATPL exams.
A38

[nastyevil110]

cpl to atpl

Dear Airbus38,

Is that possible? if it is.... then it will be bloody jackpot....


Thanx mate...

I think it is not possible can't jump straight and do only ATPL have to do the seven CPL exams.....

[Enicomb]

Without a clue?

Ok, let me start this by saying I hope I'm not breaking any rules, but if I am I apologise but this forum is mostly confusing me at a time when I'm already very confused

Anyway, my point, or rather my question is I'd like to become a pilot but after some extensive searching am none the wiser to finding out how, and the different licenses and ratings do nothing but confuse the hell out of me. The only thing I could find was cabair.com who seemed to offer training (for £60k, which I think is about average yes?) but I have no idea whether that'd get me to where I want...and where I want is to be flying for an airline (probably eventually long haul, which takes longer yes?)

Also I don't have £60k, and have been trying to find more information on sponsorship schemes, however my search has been fruitless and I have found nothing. The closest I could find is BA's scheme which closed some time ago, that or joining the RAF, which I don't particularly want to do nor would it get me to where I want (from my understanding you don't get a full license with them, but need to do some conversion??).

Also, could anyone tell me what would be involved in the training, and what is the expected knowledge beforehand; I keep seeing Maths and Physics knowledge needed, but never to what extent.

So yes I'm poor, I'm 22, just about to finish university (IT field) in about 3 weeks and would like some more information, if any of you guys can help, I'd greatly appreciate it.

[dfspilot]

http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/LASORS_07.pdf .search for this and download and it will give you the info you require to get started with all the details you require. in regard to finance search under professional training on pprune under sponsorships but be prepared this is extremely tough to get through and if 100 apply ( though there are usually 100s if not thousands) it is a very small handfull that get through. maths and physics and a good standard of english are the min requirments to be a proficient pilot. for a sponsorship you are looking at A level standards at least. hope this is of some help. good luck in your adventure and do as much research as you can. its tough but achievable and very enjoyable ( though like all good things it has its hard times too. there are many threads on pprune on this subject but you should read scroggs thread before you ask a question at the top of each section . it is extremely helpfull. oh and expect this thread to be moved by scroggs to the PROFESSIONAL FLIGHT TRAINING THREAD as thats where your question should be.this is scroggs thread http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=251490

[scroggs]

Enicomb go back to the beginning of this thread. Read the first post. Follow the links given. You will learn a lot. Then look through the rest of this thread, and those in the READ THIS FIRST thread dfspilot has given you a link to. You will learn a lot more.

When you have read and learned all those threads contain, you will be in a position to make sensible decisions and frame meaningful questions about the courses of action available to you.

Scroggs

[Airbus38]

nastyevil110

The answer is yes. As a PPL holder (I assume you are a JAR holder rather than an NPPL) you can register with a groundschool to do the ATPL groundschool course (14 exams).

I'd recommend you do a bit of reading up on the requirements before you do this, it's all on here.

[Effee]

Silly newbie question. Need PPL to do CPL?

As above, do you need a PPL before you can do your CPL with all ratings, or can you just go direct?

[chlong]

only if you go on an integrated course and then you dont actually do a ppl. so in answer to your question
ppl
night rating
cpl
there are no silly questions in aviation.

[Constanse]

You also need 150 hours before you can start your CPL

[EpsilonVaz]

Plus the CPL Theory Exams, most people do the ATPL Exams as they intend to eventually hold that licence.

[edymonster]

Plus to have the thing issued by the CAA you need 200 hours with 100 PIC

[Effee]

thanks for all the replies!

[fonawah]

Dont forget you also need a Class 1 medical if you want a CPL

[hollywood285]

and sh!t loads of cash.

[CHANNEX]

Commercial Pilots License

Hi all, well this is my first post on this forum, i am 27 years of age and currently an electrical engineer, i have always had a passion for commercial aviation and my dream is to one day be a fully qualified commercial pilot, with the increase of low cost airlines coupled with the retirement of pilots, there is now an increased chance of securing a sponsorship or part sponsorship for the ATPL.

I have a few questions that i would be most greatful if anyone could answer.

1) i wear contact lenses, would this cause a problem?
2) what is the typical wage for a new starting pilot
3) how many hours are required before type rating is allowed for aircraft such as the 747?
4) what amount of hours would a typical pilot work per week?

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Many Thanks.