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PTT Aviation - LBA
Hello all,
As a new member of the forum this is my first post!
I am looking to start my training for a CPL in April this year. I have spent many an hour trawling through the various options, most of which was spent reading the Modular vs Integrated post on this forum (which was a great help, although at times it almost convinced me not to go ahead with the training).
Due to my current situation I have decided that the modular route is going to be best for me, although I am fully aware that this may limit my job opportunities when (if) I qualify.
One option I considered was getting my PPL and then doing the modular course at CTC aviation, which may still give me good links to the airlines on completion. The other, more convenient and cheaper option for me would be to do the modular course at my local airport, LBA, with PTT aviation. This route will roughly cost £10-15k less but I'm not sure I will have any contacts with potential employers on completion.
If anyone can recommend any advice on either PTT aviation, or with my decision making then that would be of great help.
Thanks.
As a new member of the forum this is my first post!
I am looking to start my training for a CPL in April this year. I have spent many an hour trawling through the various options, most of which was spent reading the Modular vs Integrated post on this forum (which was a great help, although at times it almost convinced me not to go ahead with the training).
Due to my current situation I have decided that the modular route is going to be best for me, although I am fully aware that this may limit my job opportunities when (if) I qualify.
One option I considered was getting my PPL and then doing the modular course at CTC aviation, which may still give me good links to the airlines on completion. The other, more convenient and cheaper option for me would be to do the modular course at my local airport, LBA, with PTT aviation. This route will roughly cost £10-15k less but I'm not sure I will have any contacts with potential employers on completion.
If anyone can recommend any advice on either PTT aviation, or with my decision making then that would be of great help.
Thanks.
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Limiting job opportunities? Two of my friends fly for DY and SK. Both took a modular route. I also know plenty of others who have jobs via the modular route.
But doing an integrated route will typically make it easier for networking etc. Integrated is also easier for you as a student all in all. I had to do a modular route due to family and work obligations, so I had to figure out alot on my own, especially since I did FAA first.
If money is an issue, you will typically be better of on a modular route. If you got decent skills at networking and you dont give up, you will make it in the end, no matter the route tou choose. I know of people who had to go 6-7 yrs and more until they landed their first proper job. So if you have patience, you will be fine.
But doing an integrated route will typically make it easier for networking etc. Integrated is also easier for you as a student all in all. I had to do a modular route due to family and work obligations, so I had to figure out alot on my own, especially since I did FAA first.
If money is an issue, you will typically be better of on a modular route. If you got decent skills at networking and you dont give up, you will make it in the end, no matter the route tou choose. I know of people who had to go 6-7 yrs and more until they landed their first proper job. So if you have patience, you will be fine.
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I would recommend the instructors at PTT. Got a first time pass on my MEIR and currently waiting to take my CPL test.
Don't believe all the bollocks about integrated being superior to modular. I know people that are currently working for national carriers, having been through the modular way. I also though of people that have been chopped from jet jobs having been through Oxford & CTC, due to training deficiencies. It "MAY" be easier to get a job from an integrated course, but if you put the work in, there's many opportunities for modular students too. Swings and roundabouts..
Don't believe all the bollocks about integrated being superior to modular. I know people that are currently working for national carriers, having been through the modular way. I also though of people that have been chopped from jet jobs having been through Oxford & CTC, due to training deficiencies. It "MAY" be easier to get a job from an integrated course, but if you put the work in, there's many opportunities for modular students too. Swings and roundabouts..
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They got me through my CPL and MEIR in minimum hours. Great staff and nice aeroplanes. The only disadvantage is the weather at LBA can be a bit of a pain, but a wx cancellation when living at home doesn't incur massive extra expense. A fair number of the young guys have got into the Jet2 apprentice program and PTT are part of the Wings Alliance, which seems to be gathering traction with the airlines at the moment.
From what they told me in relation to their AQC program, I would speculate that a modular student at CTC would be a second class citizen when it comes to their infamous hold pool (AQC are third).
From what they told me in relation to their AQC program, I would speculate that a modular student at CTC would be a second class citizen when it comes to their infamous hold pool (AQC are third).
I would advise you to pop over to Sherburn and have a chat with Kevin Rowell at Advanced Flight Training - his knowledge of professional flight training and career opportunities within the aviation industry is immense .
