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Hi all
I did a search but couldnt find anything specific to Gecat.
I was just wondering if anyone has been and done a type rating there?
1) What are they like as a training provider?
2) Do they really try hard to get you employment after completing the
course?
3) Are you working for an airline now? which airline?
Many thanks
Foil
I did a search but couldnt find anything specific to Gecat.
I was just wondering if anyone has been and done a type rating there?
1) What are they like as a training provider?
2) Do they really try hard to get you employment after completing the
course?
3) Are you working for an airline now? which airline?
Many thanks
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Hmmm?
It just so happens that I spoke to GECAT yesterday ( the 27th ) and the line I received was that they had closed the lists for the time being but, I was encouraged to complete the on-line application form? The question dodging lady I spoke to would only say that the next courses to recent applicant would begin toward the "end of summer".
Of course the on-line form doesn't work any more and that is all the sense you will get out of them. I can say that a friend of mine recently completed the A320 course with them and said nothing but good things about the training levels? I guess it just takes a little longer to get to the professionals within the organization!
It just so happens that I spoke to GECAT yesterday ( the 27th ) and the line I received was that they had closed the lists for the time being but, I was encouraged to complete the on-line application form? The question dodging lady I spoke to would only say that the next courses to recent applicant would begin toward the "end of summer".
Of course the on-line form doesn't work any more and that is all the sense you will get out of them. I can say that a friend of mine recently completed the A320 course with them and said nothing but good things about the training levels? I guess it just takes a little longer to get to the professionals within the organization!
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[quote=Wingman42]Hmmm?
It just so happens that I spoke to GECAT yesterday ( the 27th ) and the line I received was that they had closed the lists for the time being but, I was encouraged to complete the on-line application form? The question dodging lady I spoke to would only say that the next courses to recent applicant would begin toward the "end of summer".
Of course the on-line form doesn't work any more and that is all the sense you will get out of them. I can say that a friend of mine recently completed the A320 course with them and said nothing but good things about the training levels? I guess it just takes a little longer to get to the professionals within the organization!
It just so happens that I spoke to GECAT yesterday ( the 27th ) and the line I received was that they had closed the lists for the time being but, I was encouraged to complete the on-line application form? The question dodging lady I spoke to would only say that the next courses to recent applicant would begin toward the "end of summer".
Of course the on-line form doesn't work any more and that is all the sense you will get out of them. I can say that a friend of mine recently completed the A320 course with them and said nothing but good things about the training levels? I guess it just takes a little longer to get to the professionals within the organization!
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Its beyond belief that you pay good money (and a premium) for an integrated course to try and get ahead and open a few doors only to find that someone wants to offer you the privilage of a Type Rating Course and the chance to cough up another 20K.
Please Stop paying. I hope the accountants who dream up these schemes choke on them one day!
Please Stop paying. I hope the accountants who dream up these schemes choke on them one day!
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GECAT
I've just visited the GE Website, and found reference to IAGO Solutions. I've done an extensive web search and alas no joy.
http://www.gecat.com/individual_testingtraining.asp
So the question is, has anyone used them? If so what were your experiences of the operation and how efficient/honest were they? What is their role? Are they just an administration middleman?
I would guess as they are pretty slick to be involved with an organisation such as GE, but just thought I'd check.
http://www.gecat.com/individual_testingtraining.asp
So the question is, has anyone used them? If so what were your experiences of the operation and how efficient/honest were they? What is their role? Are they just an administration middleman?
I would guess as they are pretty slick to be involved with an organisation such as GE, but just thought I'd check.
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Astraeus SSTR
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Has anybody done the SSTR with Astraeus recently, including the line training package? I'd just be interested to see whether it all happened on schedule and whether the candidates found jobs as a result. Regards, stanlystansted
Has anybody done the SSTR with Astraeus recently, including the line training package? I'd just be interested to see whether it all happened on schedule and whether the candidates found jobs as a result. Regards, stanlystansted
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TRs again - Astraeus vs GECAT
Anyone got a heads up on the TRs offered by these two companies re: quality of training, value for money, customer service and success rate post course. I would appreciate any real experience and advice others have gained crossing this mineflield.
Thanks
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Damn never thought of doing a search (NOT!). 
Anyway can anyone advise whether the Bond assessment is Pass or Fail ? Or do they just recommend that you continue with the Type Rating or not ? Also do Bond continue to offer employment opportunities once the rating is finished ? If so, who with (other than Astreaus) and is Astreaus currently recruiting. If they are for which Type ?
Thanks again and thanks for the excellent PM's.
BB
Anyway can anyone advise whether the Bond assessment is Pass or Fail ? Or do they just recommend that you continue with the Type Rating or not ? Also do Bond continue to offer employment opportunities once the rating is finished ? If so, who with (other than Astreaus) and is Astreaus currently recruiting. If they are for which Type ?
Thanks again and thanks for the excellent PM's.
BB
So,
There is something out there called AQC which allows fATPL holders with as little as 150 hours to get a job with an established airline and you "don't really know much about it"?
The selection tests costs £164 and the AQC costs around £6800 inc accommodation. If you get through the entire selection process including the AQC you are given a type rating, guaranteed 6 months of line training and you are highly likely to get a job at the end of it. Why wouldn't anyone explore this as a first option prior to spending massive amounts of money on a type rating with no line hours?
So far as saying the selection process is a tad more rigorous does that mean you don't believe you are good enough?
I'm sorry if you're in the firing line on this one but Craggenmore is correct. You should look at the CTC route and at least understand what it is they do. They will not put you on the AQC if they do not think you will pass it hence it could only cost you £164 if you really are not up to it.
SW
There is something out there called AQC which allows fATPL holders with as little as 150 hours to get a job with an established airline and you "don't really know much about it"?
The selection tests costs £164 and the AQC costs around £6800 inc accommodation. If you get through the entire selection process including the AQC you are given a type rating, guaranteed 6 months of line training and you are highly likely to get a job at the end of it. Why wouldn't anyone explore this as a first option prior to spending massive amounts of money on a type rating with no line hours?
So far as saying the selection process is a tad more rigorous does that mean you don't believe you are good enough?
I'm sorry if you're in the firing line on this one but Craggenmore is correct. You should look at the CTC route and at least understand what it is they do. They will not put you on the AQC if they do not think you will pass it hence it could only cost you £164 if you really are not up to it.
SW