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

[Whirlygig]

Originally Posted by hat hair

i would like to know, simply put what i need to do to become a pilot as a career choice. after i finish my A-levels what would my next course of action be?

Find a lot of money and go on an integrated course with Oxford Aviation, Training, Cabair and a whole host of other schools.

a degree is advised but not essential? and what course? how would i start with my PPL?

If you wish to do the modular route (i.e. PPL, hour building, ATPL exams, CPL course) then go along to your local flying school and ask about it.

is there a way to get sponsored to pay for the costs? if so who would sponsor me?

No.

after getting a PPL wat else would i need to get?

build your hours to 150, take the ATPL exams, do a CPL course, Multi-crew course, Instrument rating.

which companies/airlines run training courses?

try a serach on Google for Integrated flying schools or Modular flying schools.

which airlines would hire novice pilots/officers?

Not many as far as I know but I'm not a fixed wing person.

You are going to have a spend a lot of time researching this. Do you have the funds? It will run into tens of thousands for the whole qualification.

If not, maybe go to university and get another career which you could fall back on.

Alternatively, consider joining the Armed Forces.

Cheers

Whirls

[VFE]

Flybe and Air Atlantique run part-sponsorships for PPL holders.

Do a search. Google is a good start.

VFE.

[capt.]

try ctc aviation, they train people that have no flying experience.

[bluepeely]

Hat hair , keep on reading and learning as its gobbledegook to us all at first but soon becomes clearer. Plus its a good way of trying your patience which you'll need alot of whilst job hunting in the future.
Good luck

[ATPLTrainee]

Your going to be suffering alot from death by acronmys, FTO´s, AME´s and thats before you start training. If its really what interests you and motivates you theres alot of information about that can be found through google and on this forum. Certainly with the costs involved its not something to go into on a whim so take your time, do your research and find out what the best options are for you.

[Felix Saddler]

Stop being lazy and search the net there's more than enough info out there, you won't get far with that attitude.

[flyinginthesun]

Don't do it - Become an accountant instead - Then buy a share in a nice little plane and fly for fun

[AlphaMale]

Originally Posted by VFE

Did you open the 'How to become a pilot' PDF on the BALPA site?
If you cannot understand that son, I'd recommend another career. Sorry to sound so blunt..... but really!
You are just being lazy - you need to wipe your own backside in this game.
VFE.

I think this is the best advice

If you can't figure out how to search for a training school then you've failed the first test. I can see 3 training banners flashing in front of my eyes. If you keep refreshing thi forum you'll see a number of flight schools - You don't even have to use the complicated search facility

I think the cheapest way to get all the needed qualifications is go pack your bag and go to Greece (Egnatia) give them £31k and hope you pass everything first time. You'll be short of 750 hours that can be built up over time and when you reach 1,000 hours (a lot of Multi time in night and bad weather conditions) you might get a sniff, if you can prove in the interview why you're better than the person next to you who has the same hours and maybe a little wiser and complete with life experience and a science degree then you might get the job if you pass the sim test ... then all you need to do if fork out £30,000 to get a licence to fly a 737 / A320

If you go to Uni expect another £15,000 to add to your 'self training investment' but it'll also give you a second chance at life if you should fall short at becoming a Pilot.

My best suggestion is buy a ATPL revision book and read through the whole lot. If you think you can pass the exams then pay the money to the man and see where it takes you ... if all else fails at least you died trying.

Keep reading the threads, some will make you want to slit your wrists and some will give you the confidence to put your parents home at risk in order to pay OAT the £70k+ bill

Either way - Good luck

[Tarq57]

You pose the question: How do I become a pilot?
My question to you: Why do you want to?
I'd wager 99% of the people with any kind of pilot's license knew the answer to that one long before they started training.
If you don't, start thinking. Better still, take a trial flight sometime.

[Team Pegasus]

Want to fly a big jet

Hi... I have allways wanted to be a pilot. I dont really care about small aircraft, just big ones.

Are there any informative websites out there that could help me fulfil my dream?

Regards... TP

[crew the screw]

http://www.moneysupermarket.com/

here?

[763 jock]

www.emiratesgroupcareers.com
Apply for the A380, don't ponce about on little jets like the 340 and 777

[SpringbokDreamer]

Bit Cynical Crew

Try here team

http://www.oxfordaviation.net/

All the best though It might give you a heading in the right direction. I do believe that Oxford are selling the right to get in the right seat 747-400 with BA. Not too sure of the price though? Failing that just hang around in this forum and pick up advice that way. Many similar requests around.

Ps.. why remove the post from Airlines Airports and Routes? It was inspiring and very uplifting...

Bok..

[BitMoreRightRudder]

TP

Please be more specific. What is the smallest aircraft you would consider? If we know what aircraft type you wish to start on then we can all start helping you with regards to sorting out your uniform too.

[scruggs]

I think Airbus are looking to recruit A380 test pilots on a full sponsorship scheme.

Get your application in quick

Good luck, let us know how you get on.

[A330 Dreamer]

I can understand peoples sarcasm here - U have to appreciate light aircraft as part of your path to the jets!

If you cant pilot a small single u wont progress......

[ChocksAwayUK]

Originally Posted by A330 Dreamer

I can understand peoples sarcasm here - U have to appreciate light aircraft as part of your path to the jets!
If you cant pilot a small single u wont progress......

Yup, but it's a fair enough question. At least he can see that there's a huge difference between pootling about VFR in a Cessna and multicrewing a 737 (assuming that fits TP's 'big jet' category). For many I'm sure the light aircraft bit is just a means to an end.
I'd suggest that Team Pegasus has a look at CTC's Wings Cadet scheme.

[pilotben]

pilot plan

hi,
im 15 and me dream job is to become a pilot.
im currently doing things towards my intensions but could you people give it a check over please .okay....

im currently traing for a PPL
Im in the air training corps
ive done my duke of edinburgh(i no its not relivant but still)
im currently prediced passes(above a C) in all of my GCSE's and some even go up to As and Bs. (also english=C maths=b and scince=b)
i plan to do mya-levels which are physics, maths, geography and computing as im good at thesse subjects.
i plan to go to university and study a subject in computing(subject tbc)
after that i plan to of passed my ppl with IFR and Night qualifications.
then move to a ATPL pilot school.

Sooory about the lenght of it but it real will benifit me.
oh and the only set bac i think will be a problem is my height(im 6ft 4) but this might be me worrying but i posted another post on this forum and no one thought it was a problem.

thanks agen
and sorry about the lenght agen

[Flying Farmer]

Are you sure that you are going to get a C in English?
Sorry someone had to say it but the spelling is awfull, it might be an idea to use a good spell checker.
Your plan looks ok and the height should not be an issue.
How would you plan to pay for the training? are you going to work and save or do you have other plans?

[pilotben]

i no i no. but i have to say english is my worst subject and spelling is the worst topic in english. its not my strong point but its a c and thats all that matters. and my family plan to help me out and i plan to get a job too.