Just a few questions about general pilot training
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Just a few questions about general pilot training
I'm doing my A'levels in Maths and Physics and I just have a couple of questions about pilot training in general. Until now, i have no flying experience at all but i am VERY interested in becoming a pilot and have always loved everything to do with aircraft and aviation in general.
lately i've been doing a lot of research about flying schools and where to go to become a pilot.
i'm very keen to apply at oaa but i have a some questions. if people could give me any sort of advice it would be appreciated
1. would the foundation degree in air transport managament that oaa is offering be enough to stand a good chance of getting a job with an airline?
2. does anyone suggest i should also apply for NJE, if i were to be accepted into oaa?
3. i have researched about the flying school in Jerez, does anyone have personal experience concerning the school?
4. does anyone suggest i do a uni course before i apply for oaa? if so, which course?
sorry for all these questions but i need to get some things straight! hehe
thanks in advance!
kurt2591
lately i've been doing a lot of research about flying schools and where to go to become a pilot.
i'm very keen to apply at oaa but i have a some questions. if people could give me any sort of advice it would be appreciated
1. would the foundation degree in air transport managament that oaa is offering be enough to stand a good chance of getting a job with an airline?
2. does anyone suggest i should also apply for NJE, if i were to be accepted into oaa?
3. i have researched about the flying school in Jerez, does anyone have personal experience concerning the school?
4. does anyone suggest i do a uni course before i apply for oaa? if so, which course?
sorry for all these questions but i need to get some things straight! hehe
thanks in advance!
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I would say...
- Going to Uni and getting a degree is more about a fall back plan, it also gives you time to develop your personality and life skills. But there is nothing to show a degree helps get the job.
- Doing you A-Levels is great, most the airline sponsored schemes ask for them, and doing your A-Levels will help with some of the selection tests.
I think the most important thing to do is to get a Medical. Dont spend ages getting your hopes up, when you cant pass the medical, its wastes time, money and you end up wanting to be a pilot more as you cant be one.
No flying experience is no problems, some schools like this as you start from fresh there way.
You also need a great deal of cash for a majority of schemes, some help you get a loan, but most are secured, and the ones that arn't require a fail deal of personal contribution. Some schemes dont include food, a place to stay, exams and retake fees.
- Going to Uni and getting a degree is more about a fall back plan, it also gives you time to develop your personality and life skills. But there is nothing to show a degree helps get the job.
- Doing you A-Levels is great, most the airline sponsored schemes ask for them, and doing your A-Levels will help with some of the selection tests.
I think the most important thing to do is to get a Medical. Dont spend ages getting your hopes up, when you cant pass the medical, its wastes time, money and you end up wanting to be a pilot more as you cant be one.
No flying experience is no problems, some schools like this as you start from fresh there way.
You also need a great deal of cash for a majority of schemes, some help you get a loan, but most are secured, and the ones that arn't require a fail deal of personal contribution. Some schemes dont include food, a place to stay, exams and retake fees.
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thanks a lot! just another question, do you have any idea when i should send in my application? i mean how long before i intend starting the course? also, are there any specific places i need to go to gte my medical done?
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Class 1 Medical
To fly commercially you will need a Class 1.
The initial examination must be done at Gatwick
This link will tell you all you need to know
http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?ca...=90&pageid=527
Good Luck
The initial examination must be done at Gatwick
This link will tell you all you need to know
http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?ca...=90&pageid=527
Good Luck
