Looking for advice before I start
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Looking for advice before I start
Hello all,
I'm 30 years old,UK based, currently working as cabin crew for BA, finally got finances sorted out and want to get in the flight deck (believe me it's been a long wait!!)
Basically I plan to do my Class 1 medical first to make sure that i'm fit for the job in the first place (is this a good idea??)
I've been looking at oxford (OAT) to do my training. Though i would consider a part sponsorship scheme (bond would not be a problem), however, is anything open to me at 30?
Any recomendations on the fastest route to the flight deck, i know 30 is not old but i do feel as though time is ticking.
Many thanks for any help or advice....
I'm 30 years old,UK based, currently working as cabin crew for BA, finally got finances sorted out and want to get in the flight deck (believe me it's been a long wait!!)
Basically I plan to do my Class 1 medical first to make sure that i'm fit for the job in the first place (is this a good idea??)
I've been looking at oxford (OAT) to do my training. Though i would consider a part sponsorship scheme (bond would not be a problem), however, is anything open to me at 30?
Any recomendations on the fastest route to the flight deck, i know 30 is not old but i do feel as though time is ticking.
Many thanks for any help or advice....
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Hi -
You will indeed need a class 1 medical before you commit to a fATPL course however I would advise leaving it as late as you can. The class 1 medical costs just over £300
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and is only valid for a year..
Validity link
With that said - the renewal is not as bad cost wise.
If you have less than 60 hours flying experience (or no ppl), there is a fully funded fATPL up for grabs (im sure someone can point you at the link). Alternatively you could look at the FlyBE part sponsored flight instructors scheme...
Cabair link
just a couple of ideas..
Steve
You will indeed need a class 1 medical before you commit to a fATPL course however I would advise leaving it as late as you can. The class 1 medical costs just over £300
Link to CAA
and is only valid for a year..
Validity link
With that said - the renewal is not as bad cost wise.
If you have less than 60 hours flying experience (or no ppl), there is a fully funded fATPL up for grabs (im sure someone can point you at the link). Alternatively you could look at the FlyBE part sponsored flight instructors scheme...
Cabair link
just a couple of ideas..
Steve
