Do Cargo Companies do Scholarships?

[themoffster]

I know that BA and other passesnger carrying airlines do scholarships (my definition of scholarship is they train you to fly for a certain amount paid back over several years through your wages), but do cargo companies do this?

If I had the option I would rather be a cargo pilot than a passenger pilot.

I'm not looking to apply for anything just now, I'm finishing my degree first. I justwondered.

[cupotea]

Air Atlantique / The Atlantic Group offer a sponsorship ( the Fuglie scheme). There is another post in wannabees regarding the scheme with various views of current pilots in the company who have been through the scheme (myself included!).
Check it out or call AFT at Coventry Airport to get more info.
Good luck!

[BlueRobin]

Fuglie does indeed exist. However, you have to be 25 years old or less. Guess who's out by a couple of months?

[Funkie]

Blue Robin,

Are you sure of their upper age limit.

I was speaking with one of their current students and a ground instructor at the Flyer Show last year and was given the impression it was 27

Regards,

Funkie

[BlueRobin]

I know, I was under that impression too. It's what the woman on the phone said. 25. Mind you, did I speak to the monkey and not the organ grinder? Anyone know anything more?

You'd think that with a 5 figure sum in the bank, PPL with 100hrs TT and an interest in flying old props big and small, I'd be ideal and a few months wouldn't matter?

Anyway, wasn't age-ism outlawed a while back?

[P T Flea]

Hi all,

I have been reading all of the above with great interest. I was wondering whether you people could post me a link, I was looking all over the net and I can't seem to find anything to do with it. I notice people recommending a phone call in other threads, is this the best way forward?

Cheers

PT.

[Funkie]

P T Flea

Hi there,

I do not represent the organisation, but have done research into their scheme and can only pass on what I have been told.

You will be unlikely to source much information on their website regarding the scheme, mainly as they do not advertise. The entry requirements are a PPL, approximately 70-100hrs TT and a good educational background.

For the first year, I believe, you are unlikely to do much in the way of flying. You’ll be too busy working for the company in their ops department, clean A/C, cutting grass and generally working for the company. Earning your crust if you like! Oh, and studying for you theory exams. When you have completed the theory section, you complete the practical sections.

Once passed, if you pass of course, you will be bonded to the company for a period of time, cannot recall the duration, in which time you can be seconded to any one of their partner companies, possibly flying DC3’s, Lockheed Electra’s or even Citations.

From what I have been told, it’s not the easiest route to becoming a commercial pilot but will give excellent experience and A/C handling skills, perhaps even opening other opportunities other than flying SLF.

My advice would be to contact them to discuss your needs and ask them what they have to offer. You’ll get all relevant info here

Hope this was of help.

Regards,

Funkie

[P T Flea]

Thanks for that info Funkie.

Just a couple more questions. I often see TT written. Does this stand for Total Time?

Also, what does SLF stand for?

Thanks for any further help.

PT

[boxjockey99]

SLF - Self Loading Freight

I was partially sponsored by a cargo company about 2 years ago and did well out of the situation but that was a one off it would seem. Atlantique seem to be the only boxmovers to do any kind of training for people with a PPL. On the plus side I hear the PAX airlines are now looking more and more actively with people like BMI recalling their previously cancelled sponsorship cadets... assuming Blair and Bush don't think it's shooting season in the Middle East it looks like we could be on the up!!

Box

[BigAir]

I don't know where all this talk about bmi re-taking their sponsorship courses that got cancelled came from - they are not.

Big Air

[tonyblair]

sponsorship

I heard from a friend of a friend (so not guaranteed reliable source) that one of the CTC McAlpine cadets selected for the first course is an ex-bmi successful cadet (ie selected before 9/11 but not trained). I also heard from the same source that one of the airlines backing that scheme which has not declared its hand publicly is a large jet cargo operator.

I’m going down to Dibden for my selection soon so I’ll post any clarification of this that I can add after I’ve been there myself.

[P T Flea]

I was down at Oxford the other day and BMI have indeed recalled suspended cadets to start their training (at Oxford). I have friend in this position, just texted her for confirmation...watch this space.

PT