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OAT Waypoint Programme
I am currently nearing the end of the first ATPL module with Bristol and currently contemplating where i will continue the rest of my training after i pass (hopefully) the exams. My mate is doing groundschool only with OAT just now and says he thinks he is going to do the waypoint programme with them. Although it states you have to go groundschool with AOT do eneter the course i am informed this wont be a problem providing they like me and i meet the appropriate requiremtns. Basically was wondering if anybody is/has been on this programme and what they think of it?
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I have had at least 4 of my oaa groundschool instructors giving me the advice ranging from "I would look elsewhere for the flight training" to "you must be mad to even consider waypoint". Consequently this OAA modular student will be going elsewhere for his flight training.
Crap old planes, too many students, 30 - 50% more expensive than elsewhere.
Crap old planes, too many students, 30 - 50% more expensive than elsewhere.
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I did my groundschool at OAA and I was warned about doing the Waypoint by not only previous students but also several instructors, and against advice, I stayed to do the CPL with the intention of continuing on with the IR back in the UK. My experience wasn't good to say the least, with a mix of bad instructors and poor organisation I left before completing the course and have started my IR elsewhere. For the cost of the course I found the training shocking and I spoke to the head of training several times experssing my concerns but nothing was done. My advice is take your money elsewhere as being a modular student you will not get treated well at OAA. Harsh but true I am afraid. As with anything there are many success stories with the Waypoint programme, but you could get much better hands on training by a smaller organisation and at a faster pace than you would going to Oxford.
I must add though that it is a requirement that you have completed the groundschool with OAA in order to do the Waypoint programme. Good luck whatever route you choose.
I must add though that it is a requirement that you have completed the groundschool with OAA in order to do the Waypoint programme. Good luck whatever route you choose.
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Also think about what happens after the course. If you come from small unknown schools, your CV will end up in the bin most of the time.
If I was doing it on the cheap, I'd do CPL/IR/ME in Spain (cheaper/nice weather) and buy type rating after.
Be aware that if you start your training in the UK, you can't go abroad unless you redo the course completely.
Contrary to what's said above, my instructors told me if they had a second chance, they would have gone to OAT. I'd have done too. Cheaper is cheaper for a reason.
If I was doing it on the cheap, I'd do CPL/IR/ME in Spain (cheaper/nice weather) and buy type rating after.
Be aware that if you start your training in the UK, you can't go abroad unless you redo the course completely.
Contrary to what's said above, my instructors told me if they had a second chance, they would have gone to OAT. I'd have done too. Cheaper is cheaper for a reason.
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Contrary to what's said above, my instructors told me if they had a second chance, they would have gone to OAT. I'd have done too. Cheaper is cheaper for a reason.
If you come from small unknown schools, your CV will end up in the bin most of the time.
Really so why has Oxford sent most of its students to RYR this year. I would be thrilled about spending all that money to spend more to buy a type. A 150 hour whizz kid is the same no matter what school they come from.
Tell me do Oxford do their own exams or is it still a CAA CPL/IR at the end? The way some people carry on here I would have though oxford train astronauts.
Heed the wise words of delays and poor service.
Really so why has Oxford sent most of its students to RYR this year. I would be thrilled about spending all that money to spend more to buy a type. A 150 hour whizz kid is the same no matter what school they come from.
Tell me do Oxford do their own exams or is it still a CAA CPL/IR at the end? The way some people carry on here I would have though oxford train astronauts.
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When doing my modular brush up course at Oxford, an instructor said to forget doing the Waypoint programme but to go back to Oxford after the CPL/IR for the MCC which was good.
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Wypoints.....not now
I was given the same advice whilst on a recent brush up course at OAA. Ground school OAA,cpl/ir else-where then MCC back at OAA.Thats the route I am taking, bet I will have to pay for a type rating which ever route I take.
Bear in mind that 41 integrated OAA have gone to Ryan this year which suggests they cant get work unless they pay for a type rating. This further suggests that waypoints in today’s market will not get you far, so maybe fly cheaply elsewhere to allow surplus for the type training.
Have to say the brush up courses where very good and the MCC facilities and training look first class.Cant wait.
Bear in mind that 41 integrated OAA have gone to Ryan this year which suggests they cant get work unless they pay for a type rating. This further suggests that waypoints in today’s market will not get you far, so maybe fly cheaply elsewhere to allow surplus for the type training.
Have to say the brush up courses where very good and the MCC facilities and training look first class.Cant wait.
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In Arizona with OAA at the moment, Have been happy beginning to end. Groundschool was well taught and the quality of training out in Goodyear has been exceptional. The standards are high but workload is structured and consistent. I for one am glad to have made the decision.
I am well aware how good the likes of BFC and others may be, but after adding on MCC, JOC and exams costs, the few grand difference is negligable. Oxford offer a high hours flying programme compared to some other providers.
To those OAA students sat at home slating the place, get your f***ing heads down, do some work, and focus on whats best for you, rather than making other people's minds up. You ain't here, so I'm afraid you just can't comment.
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I am well aware how good the likes of BFC and others may be, but after adding on MCC, JOC and exams costs, the few grand difference is negligable. Oxford offer a high hours flying programme compared to some other providers.
To those OAA students sat at home slating the place, get your f***ing heads down, do some work, and focus on whats best for you, rather than making other people's minds up. You ain't here, so I'm afraid you just can't comment.
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Whats with the expletives?
Nobody has slated OAA on this thread, it's an excellent school. we have stated comments made by instructors and given examples of our personal choice and thats it.If money was not an issue I would be in Arizona as well but I need to save the cash for a type rating.
Nobody has slated OAA on this thread, it's an excellent school. we have stated comments made by instructors and given examples of our personal choice and thats it.If money was not an issue I would be in Arizona as well but I need to save the cash for a type rating.
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Nobody has slated OAA? Oky cokey, maybe I am purely inventing what meaning should be extrapolated from the above threads. When i say, get your f***ing heads down I mean Oxford shows little relent for people who are afraid of hard graft, and it's usually those same people that get on here whining.
My two penny worth: I'm on the waypoint programme and it's working. The constant chat about the quality of the course from those that are not partaking is speculative nonsense.
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My two penny worth: I'm on the waypoint programme and it's working. The constant chat about the quality of the course from those that are not partaking is speculative nonsense.
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The only person whining rosco is you. Everybody else is giving opinion. My opinion is that the planes are old. I don't have to be in arizona to see this as the seneca's used for I.R. training ARE old. My other point was that the course is more expensive than elsewhere. It IS!
By the sounds of his post flymetothemoon was on waypoint, therefore his opinion is just as valid as yours.
Both of us have pointed out that numerous oxford groundschool instructors have advised their students not to do waypoint. I can assure you from personal experience this is fact. You are obviously happy with waypoint and I'm happy for you. I was not happy with aspects of my time at oaa during groundschool and will not be continuing to train there. I fail to see why you are getting so het up about people given their opinions on a forum for opinions.
Suggesting that myself and others who don't kiss oxfords arse are afraid of hard graft is just stupid. You have to graft just as hard at any other fto, oxford isn't special, just expensive.
By the sounds of his post flymetothemoon was on waypoint, therefore his opinion is just as valid as yours.
Both of us have pointed out that numerous oxford groundschool instructors have advised their students not to do waypoint. I can assure you from personal experience this is fact. You are obviously happy with waypoint and I'm happy for you. I was not happy with aspects of my time at oaa during groundschool and will not be continuing to train there. I fail to see why you are getting so het up about people given their opinions on a forum for opinions.
Suggesting that myself and others who don't kiss oxfords arse are afraid of hard graft is just stupid. You have to graft just as hard at any other fto, oxford isn't special, just expensive.
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Rossco,
Did OAA's instructors routinely tell you that you shouldn't do the flying at OAA? I wonder if they only give that advice to students they are fond of and just let those they dislike suffer the rampant injustices of Waypoint.
Did OAA's instructors routinely tell you that you shouldn't do the flying at OAA? I wonder if they only give that advice to students they are fond of and just let those they dislike suffer the rampant injustices of Waypoint.
No snobbery here
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Good point Adios,
I suspect certain instructors are briefed with regards to asking weaker students not to bother with waypoint. What FTO's are providing new Seneca 5's for chumps to clatter into the runways? Oxford are by no means behind in the A/C stakes. Please, please someone talk about shiny new Diamond twinstars, I will spend all afternoon laughing, I really will.
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I suspect certain instructors are briefed with regards to asking weaker students not to bother with waypoint. What FTO's are providing new Seneca 5's for chumps to clatter into the runways? Oxford are by no means behind in the A/C stakes. Please, please someone talk about shiny new Diamond twinstars, I will spend all afternoon laughing, I really will.
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Having never even been through the front door at OAA, I can't comment on their training. However, I'm sure it very good. I've only ever heard of high standards.
Ths problem that some have (and I must agree) is that OAA's waypoint is significantly more expensive than any other modular course.
Example:
My course costs:
CPL: £4900
MEP: £2100
IR: £11300
Total: £18,300
OAA's waypoint: £27,000
Thats £8700 more expensive! Or, nearly 50%.
For that, they have the audacity to ship you out to the USA where the cost of flying is peanuts. If you want to stay in the UK (a much fairer comparison) they don't even give you the price. You have to apply for a (much more expensive) quote.
The fact is that the extra costs cannot be justified (IMHO). If even OAA instrucors are saying this, then take note.
But we live in a free economy. If nobody want's to go then they'll withdraw the course. The fact that it's still there shows some think it's worth it
EK
Ths problem that some have (and I must agree) is that OAA's waypoint is significantly more expensive than any other modular course.
Example:
My course costs:
CPL: £4900
MEP: £2100
IR: £11300
Total: £18,300
OAA's waypoint: £27,000
Thats £8700 more expensive! Or, nearly 50%.
For that, they have the audacity to ship you out to the USA where the cost of flying is peanuts. If you want to stay in the UK (a much fairer comparison) they don't even give you the price. You have to apply for a (much more expensive) quote.
The fact is that the extra costs cannot be justified (IMHO). If even OAA instrucors are saying this, then take note.
But we live in a free economy. If nobody want's to go then they'll withdraw the course. The fact that it's still there shows some think it's worth it
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I suspect certain instructors are briefed with regards to asking weaker students not to bother with waypoint.
