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I don't believe this is correct, having been on the calls myself. As others have stated, previous ATPL passes are not acceptable as you would end up with some passes under one "series" (I think that's the term they use) and the remainder under another. This breaks their rule for pilots having passed all the exams in one series.
It's not a question of being "over qualified" and they never mentioned anything about having a maximum number of allowable PPL hours. They stressed that you aren't at a disadvantage if you haven't done PPL, although they recommended doing at least a taster flight if you had never had that experience before.
It's not a question of being "over qualified" and they never mentioned anything about having a maximum number of allowable PPL hours. They stressed that you aren't at a disadvantage if you haven't done PPL, although they recommended doing at least a taster flight if you had never had that experience before.
MPL just has a different flight training route, theoretical section is the same. You can’t get an airline job without ATPL passes as the minimum requirement is an fATPL. At 1500 hours the MPL more or less just becomes an ATPL anyway
There are strict rules about numbers of ‘sittings’ and passes etc, as well as the timeline between passing an exam and completing training. If you’ve started down the Modular path then, presumably, you probably have a plan to pay for it. Which isn’t the demographic this scheme seems to be geared towards.
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Absolutely not. You are applying for an integrated training scheme which takes you from zero to hero in one simple step
There are strict rules about numbers of ‘sittings’ and passes etc, as well as the timeline between passing an exam and completing training. If you’ve started down the Modular path then, presumably, you probably have a plan to pay for it. Which isn’t the demographic this scheme seems to be geared towards.
There are strict rules about numbers of ‘sittings’ and passes etc, as well as the timeline between passing an exam and completing training. If you’ve started down the Modular path then, presumably, you probably have a plan to pay for it. Which isn’t the demographic this scheme seems to be geared towards.
With these opportunities comes an element of risk for BA - they need highly skilled competent people who can digest the sheer volume of theory in the ATPLs and pass all flight training exams.
Being a modular student and having some ATPLs under your belt, doesn’t necessarily mean you can and will get to the end goal of funding all the training.
So your assumption is inaccurate. I wouldn’t call a 30k loan a “plan”.
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agree re. your comment on sittings and timeline, but disagree with your statement on demographic.
With these opportunities comes an element of risk for BA - they need highly skilled competent people who can digest the sheer volume of theory in the ATPLs and pass all flight training exams.
Being a modular student and having some ATPLs under your belt, doesn’t necessarily mean you can and will get to the end goal of funding all the training.
So your assumption is inaccurate. I wouldn’t call a 30k loan a “plan”.
With these opportunities comes an element of risk for BA - they need highly skilled competent people who can digest the sheer volume of theory in the ATPLs and pass all flight training exams.
Being a modular student and having some ATPLs under your belt, doesn’t necessarily mean you can and will get to the end goal of funding all the training.
So your assumption is inaccurate. I wouldn’t call a 30k loan a “plan”.
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I’m sorry but I disagree. A £30k loan is exactly that, a plan. You plan to take a loan out to finish the training. In the same way that some peoples plan is to take a loan out for an integrated course. Some people don’t have the luxury of being able to just get a £30k loan to pay for flying as they have other commitments, families, mortgage etc - so this scheme is perfectly suited for them. If you have started your ATPL exams then you will be viewed as having a long term plan. Let’s face it, the ATPLs are a hard slog to get through if you don’t think you can finish training!
I believe people with ATPL modules should be given a chance on this scheme as well.
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I don’t think the last bit is correct, people who already hold any ATPL modules are deemed as “over qualified” as BA stated this on the live teams call. They are literally taking people with little flying and PPL holders by the looks of things!
I believe people with ATPL modules should be given a chance on this scheme as well.
I believe people with ATPL modules should be given a chance on this scheme as well.
I don’t think the last bit is correct, people who already hold any ATPL modules are deemed as “over qualified” as BA stated this on the live teams call. They are literally taking people with little flying and PPL holders by the looks of things!
I believe people with ATPL modules should be given a chance on this scheme as well.
I believe people with ATPL modules should be given a chance on this scheme as well.
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Pay
Hello all,
Was it mentioned about the pay?
I see the statement that a salary will become available after training.
My question is how are you going to be able to support payments of a mortgage and other bills if you are not being paid from the outset.
Training is going to take roughly 18 months, this is a long time to cover with a loan.
How are others going to support themselves during the training period?
Was it mentioned about the pay?
I see the statement that a salary will become available after training.
My question is how are you going to be able to support payments of a mortgage and other bills if you are not being paid from the outset.
Training is going to take roughly 18 months, this is a long time to cover with a loan.
How are others going to support themselves during the training period?
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I joined a live YouTube channel yesterday and some resources to use in preparation for the assessments and interviews were shared. I can’t post them here but search Stephen AV8 on YT and check the description section of the live video.
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