CAE GROUND SCHOOL 2022

[rj2208]

Hello, anyone here starting their ATPL course with CAE next year in summer? Also, if you have negative comments please keep them to yourself. Thanks

[FirewolfDaimyo]

Hi RJ, Im starting my course with CAE in Crawley next month, so a bit too early unfortunately. Im still happy to attemt to answer any questions I can about the process though!

[portsharbourflyer]

Why as UK nationals would you pick a school that only has DK EASA approval?

[FirewolfDaimyo]

Originally Posted by portsharbourflyer

Why as UK nationals would you pick a school that only has DK EASA approval?

Hi Portsharbour, I can do both EASA and CAA exams, being able to get both lisences. I found that I was most suited to the atmosphere that surrounds CAE and the way they structure their modules compared to other flight schools I toured like stapleford (for a modular route which really didnt suit me) and skyborne. The theory is identical, so I only have to study different questions banks to adapt to the tests. And being able to get both licenses works well for me, and means I am more flexible for work in the future. They also are one of the few schools that have the option of doing the BSc alongside the course, which I also wanted.

Another reason a UK national might choose the school is if they also have the right to live and work in the EU, and prefer the options found on the continent.

[rj2208]

Originally Posted by portsharbourflyer

Why as UK nationals would you pick a school that only has DK EASA approval?

What do you mean?

[portsharbourflyer]

rj2208,

CAE does not have UK GBR ATO, it sits under a Danish EASA approval (DK ATO) only. It will only be able to do training for UK Part FCL until the end of 2022 under the 2 year recognition of EASA approvals. I assume they may apply for GBR ATO approval so it can continue to offer UK licenses, but for what little remains at Oxford it is really worth it? Plus not sure anyone at CAE is capable of managing that application for the UK ATO approval.

So you may want to ask if they are actually getting UK approval. As by the time you do ground school your flight training phase assuming it does take 18 months (bearing in mind 2.5 to 3 years has been the completion time for grads recently ) you will be past 2022.