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Old 6th Aug 2018, 17:01
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Hi there, I am in a similar situation. I started PPL when I was 16.Got my license when I was 17.I too intend to complete a degree. I have looking forward at the degree offered by the Kingston University, UK. Bsc. in Aviation Studies for Commercial Pilot Training(UCAS CODE :H461) About two years back they offered a top up degree where you can skip the first two years and get into third year. The requirements were a PPL and ATPL theory completed. But now you have to have A/Ls or some recognised previous education or a foundation degree with them. That means it takes two years time for me as I will have to do a foundation degree. The fees were around 9000eur per year. Not exactly sure about the fees. Do yourself a quick research and you'll find out. This degree is now not listed in their website but if you email them they'll answer your questions. My plan is to complete ATPL and CPL and apply to an airline. If I am unsuccessful I'll go with the degree and try applying again.
BTW when do you turn 17?
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Old 6th Aug 2018, 19:30
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Guys/Gals,

Don't be so stead fast on you pursuit to the RHS of a jet. Use your youth to party, travel, mess up and plainly enjoy yourself... trust me the seat isn't as comfortable after a few years anyways.

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Old 7th Aug 2018, 11:06
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What courses to increase employability

Afternoon all,

After some research I think I’ve nailed down my choice of modular flying school, my decision will be definite after a visit sometime this week.

The school offers a fast track course from zero to frozen hero.

I’ve heard that modular won’t always have the connections to airline HR like an integrated school would. My question is what courses could be obtained down the line to improve employability.

Hope that makes sense

Look forward to future responses

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Old 8th Aug 2018, 04:26
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Thanks your post it helped a lot. What specific degree is this? I'm 16 now my birthday is the 22th of October. I really hope that the weather will be good enough to fly.
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Just out of interest which school did you choose? And have you done your ATPL theory yet?
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Old 9th Aug 2018, 05:23
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Potentationally Aeros In Coventry, no not done the ATPL theory yet.
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Old 9th Aug 2018, 05:47
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Originally Posted by PilotYannick
Thanks your post it helped a lot. What specific degree is this? I'm 16 now my birthday is the 22th of October. I really hope that the weather will be good enough to fly.
This is a Bachelors degree :
https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergrad...ilot-training/
Wish you best of luck with the flight test.
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Old 15th Aug 2018, 17:50
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Question Need help looking for a flight school in U.K. for integrated APTL.

Hello guys,

This is Nelson, from Macau (Located near H.K.). Portuguese passport holder (EU citizen).

I am looking for a flight school in U.K. (Because studying in U.K. the dream of my lifetime ) with a good reputation, and suitable for a self-fund student (From 0 to ATPL) to apply an integrated ATPL.

The following flight school always appear on aviation forums, what do you think about them? Any good suggestions for flight school other than them?

CAE Oxford
L3
Airways Aviation
Aeros Flight Training
CATS Aviation Training
Skies aviation academy
Airways aviation
Craven College

Please share your experience/ rumours about the flight school on above/ the school you're recommended, your feedback will be absolutely valuable to my future pathway on aviation.

Thank you soooo much guys!
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Old 22nd Aug 2018, 11:32
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CPL MEP IR

Hello

Im about to finish my hour building stage and be ready for a CPL/MEP/IR. Im wondering how much the price of the courses will actually be compared to the advertised ones ? Like any good rule of thumb for example +10-20% of the advertised one ? Im pretty sure that the actual prices will be more just like with PPL where the price advertised is just for the minimum requirements but barely anyone makes it with the minimum. And also does anyone know any good CPL/MEP/IR offers out there in europe at the moment ?
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Bartolini Air in Poland
Diamond Flight Academy in Sweden
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Old 28th Aug 2018, 19:51
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There's a new thread about cadet programs and I am just wondering even if they were open, why would someone spend £120K on an integrated programme when you can spend half that on a modular course? Even if the airline underwrites your loan, why take out a £120K loan when you can take out half that amount? The only advantage I can see is if the airline takes on the cost of training and bonds the student afterwards, so the applicant has a job after training. Surely the links that the big 3 have to airlines isn't worth twice the cost of modular training?

Not looking to start a "which is better" argument here, just trying to see what the guys who go for £120K training sees that is worth the investment.
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Old 29th Aug 2018, 00:06
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Originally Posted by reiting
I'm pretty sure that the actual prices will be more just like with PPL where the price advertised is just for the minimum requirements but barely anyone makes it with the minimum.
Quite the opposite in my opinion. Barely anyone goes over the minimums.
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Old 29th Aug 2018, 00:12
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Originally Posted by Nurse2Pilot
Not looking to start a "which is better" argument here, just trying to see what the guys who go for £120K training sees that is worth the investment.
Why do supermarkets sell the same product at 2 or 3 different prices when they are clearly the same product in different packaging? People are stupid.
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Old 29th Aug 2018, 08:04
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For supermarkets, because they will charge what the market will bear, but even here, the price difference is not double. So are you saying people who go to the big 3 are stupid, end of discussion?
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Old 29th Aug 2018, 14:14
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No. There are certain airlines which will only recruit from them (for some reason) - but for someone aiming for Flybe or Ryanair where it certainly doesn't matter at the moment - throwing away an extra £60-80k definitely raises questions.
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Cool Do you know a good ATPL school?

Hi everyone! I've just finished my PPL and I'm looking for a good ATPL school anywhere in Europe. I want to avoid low quality cheating schools (who just take your money, without proper training). Please give me some suggestions, how to compare the schools! If you have any personal experience, please let know!
Thank you!
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Old 3rd Sep 2018, 14:38
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No. There are certain airlines which will only recruit from them (for some reason) - but for someone aiming for Flybe or Ryanair where it certainly doesn't matter at the moment - throwing away an extra £60-80k definitely raises questions.
Someone brought this up recently -- hour-building. He said that the chaps he knew (UK or at least EU) needed at least 1,000hrs before flying for airlines and I said unless I'm very, very wrong in my understanding, I believe airlines now hire just after flight school or modular training so 200-250 or 300hrs and you can get a job at Flybe or Ryanair or any other airline, right?
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Originally Posted by Nurse2Pilot
Someone brought this up recently -- hour-building. He said that the chaps he knew (UK or at least EU) needed at least 1,000hrs before flying for airlines and I said unless I'm very, very wrong in my understanding, I believe airlines now hire just after flight school or modular training so 200-250 or 300hrs and you can get a job at Flybe or Ryanair or any other airline, right?
Correct. Loads of guys are getting airline jobs nowadays with 200 hours.
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Correct. Loads of guys are getting airline jobs nowadays with 200 hours.
Cheers for that!
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