Western Australian Aviation College (WAAC)
 

Further to a recent question I posted recently.

I have been contacted by a representative from the Western Australian Aviation College in Perth. They are offering JAA integrated ATPL courses at a significantly cheaper price than some of the English based schools. Having searched the forums there doesn’t seem to be a deal of recent information regarding them.

Personally only having a brief opportunity to look at there web site and the few bits I have read, it doesn’t look too bad. They seem to be tied in with Cranfield.

What I am still unsure of is, after obtaining a class one medical, do I then hand over the cash, fly to Australia, sit the 57 week course having no previous flying experience and leave with a frozen ATPL, ready to apply for jobs in the UK?

Do I then have to factor in living expenses?

How would UK employers view this type of approach?

Thanks again.

There is not much information about WAAC as they have only recently recieved approval to run JAA courses and as such there have been no graduates yet, I think the first integrated course starts early next year. I am sure you will have to factor living costs into it however I am not sure if accomdation is included in the price. The only integrated course where you do not have to factor living expenses is FTE in Jerez, Spain where accom and meals are included in the price.

OAT and Cabair students have to pay for accomodation and food.

Definitely worthy of serious consideration.

The JAA course was set up by Mark Davies, ex Oxford and Wycombe. Top guy and good instructor - he must be....got me through my IR 1st time.

If you want more info give Mark a ring at WAAC.

That aside, Perth is a great City, with as excellent climate. Also if we keep beating them at sporting events even the Ausies are tolerable!!

Good luck

Thanks for that,

I still have a little while before i would be in a position to consider a career change, i.e finish renovating the house i may plan to flog in order to fulfill a dream. I think it would be worthwhile watching and seeing if any feedback regarding this college comes out.

Western Australian Aviation College
 

Hi there,

I am recently accepted at the new Integrated JAA ATPL course at the WAAC in Perth WA. The course starts at the 24th of July. I passed my class 1 medical a few days ago as well. Are there any people here who have some good or maybe bad experiences with the WAAC? Or are there any other people who are accepted onto this course too?
I hope to hear your experiences from you.

Michael

Hi there i studied at WAAC 2004, i can try an answer any of your questions. PM me

Anth

WA Aviation College, Australia
 

Done all the searches, but to no joy on this one so wondered what you wonderful ladies & gentlemen know about this college? I would be wanting to do the ATPL Intergrated there. It's not the cheapest, but it sounds like they do take good care of you.
Let me know if you have any pointers, as I've only really just started looking for places to train! I'm nearly PPL'd up, just have to wait for a spell of nice weather, and then hopefully it wont be much longer! So any tips would be fantastic!
Regards,
Alex

WA Aviation College ATPL Theory
 

I understand the WA ATPL Theory course is based on course material from Cranfield Aviation Training Services (CATS). I have seen the CATS ATPL material and it is of a high quality.

Sorry I can't provide any further information.

tp

Western Australian Aviation College
 

Just wondering if anyone has been to this college or has any further info regarding them!! I want to do a JAA Ab Initio ATPL course, and they have an integrated version.

My main concern at this stage is my 'employability' once training is complete - My understanding is that you have a greater chance of employment with an airline if you have completed an integrated course - e.g. OAT/Cabair/FTE/WAAC? But is it worth the extra cash?!

WAAC's course is £20k less than OAT's, but would the UK airlines be sceptical about this training and therefore less likely to find work?!

Any ideas or help appreciated!?!

Cheers!

Western austrlian avaition college
 

hi guys, iam HAMIL from EASt London uk( wanna be)

i have to say that schools in england suck, i think schools or colleges in england are very boring compared to usa or east africa , where i have recently had an education.

so iam thinking of getting my National dipolma in applied sciences and going to australia to do my Airline pilot course

is anyone in that flight schoool and does anyone no anything about it.
i have been on there website, it OK, but i need some one to telll me somthing

THNK U

Certainly you are entitled to your opinion, but didn't they teach you how to spell in the States and SA? :p :ok:

Western Aus
 

Actually I posted a similar question on the 25th May - but no responces yet.... Any Help would be appreciated!!!...

Just wondering if anyone has been to this college or has any further info regarding them!! I want to do a JAA Ab Initio ATPL course, and they have an integrated version.

My main concern at this stage is my 'employability' once training is complete - My understanding is that you have a greater chance of employment with an airline if you have completed an integrated course - e.g. OAT/Cabair/FTE/WAAC? But is it worth the extra cash?!

WAAC's course is £20k less than OAT's, but would the UK airlines be sceptical about this training and therefore less likely to find work?!

Any ideas, information or help appreciated!?!

Cheers!

Damn god school, studied there myself, cant comment on employability, much the same as everywhere else i guess. PM me if u want info

Here we go again! WAAC have not yet started the flight training element of their first JAA course (although they have held the approval for almost a year) and so nobody knows how it compares with any of the established integrated courses. anthperry is an employee of WAAC (although he/she will obviously deny it) and his/her opinion is, therefore, of limited value.

The statement "cant comment on employability" is correct only because no graduate of the JAA course has yet been employed!!

Why do you PRESUME i work for WAAC, just because ive studied there and happen to comment on their facilities and instructors??.....Suggest you concentrate on facts,,,,and dot speculate fella!!:)

Point of order
 

Just a quick point of order on previous comment from Billiebob. I am an employee of WAAC and I can state categorically that Anthperry is not an employee of this college. He is a former student who we enjoyed having here. I am pleased that he is prepared to share his positive experiences at our college with interested parties. :ok:

waac
 

tell me your whole general opinon about the college
include the people, the life the training qaulity the enviroment and the ladies
THANK YOU

As said m8 PM me for details otherwise what ever i say will be questioned

AP

As ever on Pprune, the discussion of anything Antipodean seems to descend with frightening rapidity into a slanging match, with suspicions of conspiracies and so on. A read through the Dunnunda & Godzone forums reveals a region that, at least in aviation, seems to be permanently at war with itself!

Anyway, as WAAC is becoming potentially a player for UK-based JAA students, it would be helpful if we could get some comprehensive, intellligible, unbiased information on the school, its environs (both air and ground), and how students are finding life there. As ever, we have to watch for employees inserting over-favourable information, but really such a thing is quite rare - and thank you to Peto for declaring your interest from the outset.

Information not conflict please, people.

Scroggs

Concur with your sentiment Scroggs, unbiased information is sometimes in short supply. Whilst I have offered my opinion about our college in the past (in good faith), it has drawn accusations of biased marketing etc which I geuss is understandable. As such, it is probably appropriate for me to only state hard facts and leave the marketing up to our former and current customers if they wish to voice any opinions about us. Also, I think it goes against the protocol of this sight to use it for unpaid advertising. To address the questions about more information about WAAC, our website for those who have not seen it is www.waaviationcollege.com
We received CAA approval last year for Integrated and Modular JAR training. We currently have modular students sitting courses at our college and our first Integrated course starts on July 24. We attend the Flyer Shows at Heathrow for those who wish to talk to us face to face. I believe the next one is in November. Always happy to answer questions from interested parties. We can be contacted by e-mail from website. We have always encouraged current and former customers to speak openly and honestly about their experiences at our college. I hope they choose to do so.:ok: