Advice ATO's in Belgium
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Advice ATO's in Belgium
Greetings!!
Is there anyone who could give me advice on picking an ATO in Belgium (or better alternatives abroad)?
My options in Belgium are Ostend Air College, Skywings, Europilot Center, CAE Brussels and New CAG Air Academy.
Here are some benefits/downsides of each one:
Ostend Air College; It is very close by, so I wouldn't have to worry about accommodation, it does however cost 120k euro atm.
Skywings: 114k euro, and has a good relationship with Brussels Airlines, so I would have a higher chance of getting a job at SN + they have an aftercare program to help students find a job ASAP.
Europilot Center; 4 months of training in Southern California, highest amount of flight hours (320), also a very good aftercare program, however the program costs 156k euro not including accommodation in Antwerp.
CAE Brussels: Former Sabena Flight Academy and flight training in Arizona. However, they are known to rip off their students.
New CAG Air Academy: Cheapest option but they don't offer the Airline Pilot Standard MCC which most airlines prefer nowadays so im not sure how high my chances of working at an airline within 6 months.
Thank you in advance!
Is there anyone who could give me advice on picking an ATO in Belgium (or better alternatives abroad)?
My options in Belgium are Ostend Air College, Skywings, Europilot Center, CAE Brussels and New CAG Air Academy.
Here are some benefits/downsides of each one:
Ostend Air College; It is very close by, so I wouldn't have to worry about accommodation, it does however cost 120k euro atm.
Skywings: 114k euro, and has a good relationship with Brussels Airlines, so I would have a higher chance of getting a job at SN + they have an aftercare program to help students find a job ASAP.
Europilot Center; 4 months of training in Southern California, highest amount of flight hours (320), also a very good aftercare program, however the program costs 156k euro not including accommodation in Antwerp.
CAE Brussels: Former Sabena Flight Academy and flight training in Arizona. However, they are known to rip off their students.
New CAG Air Academy: Cheapest option but they don't offer the Airline Pilot Standard MCC which most airlines prefer nowadays so im not sure how high my chances of working at an airline within 6 months.
Thank you in advance!
