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Hi, I'm 16 about to enter college with the courses I wanted. I've been aspiring pilot ever since I was about 10 years old now. Ever since I found out about it, all I wanted to do was keep researching and finding out more and more. As my school life comes to an end I'm looking to get a secured loan on a property when I turn 18 and hopefully get into a flight school. My first idea was to get a class 1 medical first and apply to different schools. I was wondering what schools are the best and why. Willing to travel anywhere in Europe.
I'd also like some advice on selection processes and how I should go about achieving my dream.
Much thanks,
I'd also like some advice on selection processes and how I should go about achieving my dream.
Much thanks,
Familiarise yourself with and come to terms with the fact that you may have to use plan B which is: Get a job, get a second job, live at home, don't go out drinking, build your credit rating and spend all your money on a medical, PPL and hour building. Expect it to take 3-4 years.
Then start looking into plan A
Then start looking into plan A
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could possibly start earlier
Hi, I'm 16 about to enter college with the courses I wanted. I've been aspiring pilot ever since I was about 10 years old now. Ever since I found out about it, all I wanted to do was keep researching and finding out more and more. As my school life comes to an end I'm looking to get a secured loan on a property when I turn 18 and hopefully get into a flight school. My first idea was to get a class 1 medical first and apply to different schools. I was wondering what schools are the best and why. Willing to travel anywhere in Europe.
I'd also like some advice on selection processes and how I should go about achieving my dream.
Much thanks,
I'd also like some advice on selection processes and how I should go about achieving my dream.
Much thanks,
Also, as far as I remember, 18 is the min age requirement for CPL, and 21 for ATPL. But do verify this pls.
All the best and good luck with your flying career.
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Go modular. You can start your PPL training at the age of 16 and do the exam when you turn 17. I don't know if you need to be at least 18 to enroll in an ATPL ground school and start CPL training. There are plenty of excellent modular schools all over Europe, and many are in the UK. You might have a good one next door.
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1 piece of advice. Do not secure a loan on any property to fund your flight training. I know people who got chopped at integrated schools having funded the whole course on a secured loan and were left to find opportunities for themselves.
Go modular, you're young and have loads of time. You'll have no debt and better financial security. You'll also have life experience which will help you with the non technical skills needed as pilot. Good luck.
Go modular, you're young and have loads of time. You'll have no debt and better financial security. You'll also have life experience which will help you with the non technical skills needed as pilot. Good luck.
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I would go modular but most pilots I've spoken to say that you have less of a chance of getting into an airline after modular. That's why I was leaning towards the intergrated side of things.
Are modular students at a disadvantage when applying for airlines?
Are modular students at a disadvantage when applying for airlines?
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And one very well known and big European airline has picked this modular school for their mentored program, with only 2 other schools in Europe.
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Ah right ok. Thank you for telling me I'll look deeper into the modular course and try and get something sorted out. Does anybody know a cheapish place in the uk that do PPLs?
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In a few years time, airline sponsorship might appear as an opportunity for you. Only Aer Lingus are offering full sponsorship this year.
Although it has been known for (very mature) school leavers to be successful, the majority of candidates are probably over 21, with some life experience / higher education.
Self sponsorship can be a risky business ~ if you fail to gain employment. Unfortunately this does happen, and more likely when the economy dips. Typically a 7 year cycle. Don’t spend the money, unless you are prepared to lose all of it.
Plenty of time to explore the options which suit your circumstances. Best option full sponsorship.
Although it has been known for (very mature) school leavers to be successful, the majority of candidates are probably over 21, with some life experience / higher education.
Self sponsorship can be a risky business ~ if you fail to gain employment. Unfortunately this does happen, and more likely when the economy dips. Typically a 7 year cycle. Don’t spend the money, unless you are prepared to lose all of it.
Plenty of time to explore the options which suit your circumstances. Best option full sponsorship.
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I just need to find a decent school with good ratings for my PPL. Even if I choose to go modular, I can just carry on from a PPL, the same as intergrated, I can still do an intergrated course with a PPL.
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You are making this too complicated. If you're biased in favour of integrated training, just do it from zero.
Some academies won't accept you on their integrated program if you hold a PPL or a PPL with more than 60 hours.
Some academies won't accept you on their integrated program if you hold a PPL or a PPL with more than 60 hours.
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There are so many different opinions around the community. By the time I've finished my A Levels something might come up. Modular does seem like the better option but I'll speak to some other people and see what they think. Cheers for the advice.