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

[captwannabe]

If you want to fly in Europe, you'd have to convert a NZ licence in a JAA state.

[bjkeates]

Originally Posted by mar1234

as for looing around pprune, i have found alot of usful information, just seeing as though im living in new zealand wether it would have any affect on aplications. etc

If you're thinking of applying to CTC Wings, bear in mind that the selection phases 2, 3 and 4 are carried out at Bournemouth and Dibden. So if you live in New Zealand, you're going to have to go to the UK at your own expense to attend the selection days.

With regards to your question on how to "approach these companies", I'm sure during the course of your research you'll have come across their websites. Information on how to apply is always on them.

Most FTOs which specify A-levels as a requirement mean just that - full A-levels. Not AS-levels. An AS-level is nowhere near as demanding as the full A-level; in the vast majority of cases, the A2 stage is much more advanced. If you got your AS-levels in the UK, then it's unlikely that they'd be satisfactory to such FTOs. Most, however, are prepared to accept equivalent qualifications, so if your AS-levels are from New Zealand (I don't know how the education system works over here or if A/AS levels even exist) it might be worth checking with the school.

Also, without trying to sound rude, before you even start to apply to any sort of scheme, I suggest you try very hard to brush up on your written English. To put it bluntly, you won't get very far with that kind of spelling and grammar on an application form.

[rick0]

Hi,

I was wondering if A-Levels A/S levels are extremeley important/nessecary in becoming an airline pilot/general pilot for a company?

I'm currently re-evaluating what subjects I should do at 6th form but i've started to get a feeling of not really wanting to go back and just start training etc.

I've also booked my trial flight in 10 days time =)

Thanks!

ps. couldnt find anything in the archived thread list.

[PPL152]

Since a pilot's job is never secure, having at least an A Level standard is ALWAYS an advantage... having a degree is yet a bigger advantage. Even after you obtain your pilot's licence, YOU must search for a job, and, the more qualifications you have, the more the employer would like you.

In addtion, if you want to work for an airline, most airlines nowadays do ask for A Levels, at least an A level in a science subject (Maths, physics, computing, chemistry..) or business.

I would not recommend starting your training for a pilot, with just GCSE O Levels in hand. My suggestion is to continue with your academic studies, and achieve your A Levels, then decide from there!

To sum up and answer your question, I'd say they are necessary.

Good luck!

[Craigeedee]

commercial licence

if you want to become a commercial pilot, is it ok to just get a CPL or go for a ATPL

[iamanaussiemavrick]

If you want to get a job probably you should fly.

[ultimatepro63]

Well commercial pilots basically fly for money say jobs like banner towing and flying them parachute planes but if you want to fly for the airlines you need a atpl but a frozen atpl as they say becomes "unfrozen" when you have 1500hrs of flying experience

[erenarda]

I need some help!

Hi Guys,
I love flying job and currently working as a cabib crew. I started nine years a go I want to be go more as a flight deck crew.
I'm now 35 years of age, Married with two kids, A boy who's 2 years old and a girl 9 mnt.
Can u help me to give big and expensive desigion to be a F/O
What I need to do? How much money I needed? How long It takes to get many back from trainings? After all training has finished how can I found Job?
Many thanks

[moggiee]

Cost - minimum £35,000 probably quite a lot more. Try a search of this forum for a guide to obtaining a licence (for a breakdown of the process) - no doubt SCROGGS will be along soon to complain about you not having done so already.

Expect it to take at least 1 year to obtain a licence - probably longer. You will be approaching 40 by the time you have completed training and that will make job hunting harder.

Expect it to take a long time to obtain your first job - unless you can buy a type rating (another £10-20,000 depending upon aircraft type).

How long it takes to pay back depends on your salary now and the salary you get as a First Officer - probably a minimum of 5 years, nearer 10 (especially if you have to give up working whilst training).

Job hunting? Well, I'd love to have the answer. Hard work, lots of applications, knowinhg someone in a position of authority.

[utd7]

ppl training

I need help !!
This is really early days for me i have just started my ppl and have only completed 2 hours and i am looking to do about 3 hours a month is this enough!! My goal is to become a pilot with an airline but one problem envisage is that a do not have maths or english at a-level grade,should i go back to college and get those grades!! I am 29 married with 2 children and currently selling new BMW`s and this is not what i want to do for the rest of my life.Where do i go once i have completed my ppl [ whats next for me].All comments welcome and i am not easily offended.
Thanks

[scroggs]

Archive Reference Threads - READ BEFORE YOU POST A QUESTION!

Scroggs

[Craigeedee]

airline pilot

I want to become an airline pilot. Just wondering if a degree is a must ( i know there is lots on this site about this already) but i have just read off of the internet that if you want to become an airline pilot a FOUR year degree course is a must ??

Is this rubbish

Thanks

[Felix Saddler]

Hello matey,

Here's something to keep you busy for a while;

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=131649

FS

(P.S And the answer to your question is NO!)

[SFI145]

I would say that the answer to your 4 year degree question is no. However it helps to know the three and five times tables.

[EI-Shamrock]

Unless you want to fly for a North American airline, a Batchelor's degree isn't necessary.

[rick0]

Hi all,

Just like to say that im having my 1st lesson/trial lesson tomorow and I cant wait .

Has anyone got any tips or any advice to give to someone who's never been behind the controls of an aircraft before?

Thanks

[Gufo]

Whoops... Too late, I guess

Well, did you enjoy the ride?

[rick0]

unfortunatley, due to our great summer time weather it was cancelled =( so i've got to wait till next saturday.

[flyhiguy28]

Any advice welcome

Hi all,

I'm new to PPrune and think it's an awesome site to find out information. I was hoping some of you may be able to help me.

I am thinking of doing one of three things with my aviation career:

1. Flying with an airline
2. Getting my CPL(H), moving to Canada and flying tourists around in the summer and doing Heli-ski trips in the winter
3. Moving somewhere like Oz or South Africa and crop spraying

I know 2 and 3 sound like dream jobs but I wondered if anyone is doing this already and could give me advice or websites / company names so I could get more information of how many hours I need - i've got 350 at the moment, half fixed wing, half rotary.

Any help would be appreciated, cheers!

[BWEEpilot]

What's the steps in getting ATPL.I'm confused!

If everthing goes as planned, after starting and completeing flight school(hopefully FSI),where do you go from there to attain an ATPL.When you're done at a school,say like ERAU,FSI,OFT and more,you finish with CPL Multi-Engine.What's the next step to attaining an ATPL.Do I have to spend another 30-50k on this .I look at schools like bristol.gs an so forth and it seems as though you have to do so.I could be wrong.

I searched the forums and could not find anything pretaining to the topic.I would like to aquir some very useful knowledge from you guys on this issue.

Thanks in advance!