renowned school VS extra flight hours
 

Is it true that it is an extra asset when i follow my flight trainig at an renowned school even when i would only be doing my practical flying at that school,or is this only an extra asset when i do the integrated course at this school?
What are the best pilot schools in europe?
Would it be as good to follow my training at a pilot school that isn't known but much cheaper and invest my money in extra hours?
In resumé what are the most impotant criteria on wich airline companys select there pilots?

"Is it true that it is an extra asset when i follow my flight trainig at an renowned school even when i would only be doing my practical flying at that school?"

Depends on how you assess the word 'renowned' - A bit of research here will lead you to certain 'honeypots'....more research will learn you about the drawbacks of each. After a GREAT deal of research you will find that there are some schools who get a scarce mention, but do not need to advertise, nor are big hitters on the forum....simply because they do not need to be...they are doing very well getting on with the job. And very well known for doing a good job.....thats where your *skillful* use of the search engine comes into its own.

Go try it. I don't want to name any names myself!

"or is this only an extra asset when i do the integrated course at this school? "

Read the various threads floating around titled "Modular vs Integrated"

"What are the best pilot schools in europe?"

Who can say? Only you - after research, and making a decision that suits your circumstances best.

"Would it be as good to follow my training at a pilot school that isn't known but much cheaper and invest my money in extra hours?"

Go for the best school at all stages.

Extra hours will come with the extra years you are hunting around for a job whilst working as a busdriver or whatever....so buy the best training you can!!

JH

It is true that you should get your education at a renowned school. A renowned school is one that takes you seriously and will help you reach your personal best and develop good airmanship i.e. be a safe pilot. Problem is that different airlines have different opinions as to which schools you should regard as renowned. I suggest you zoom in on a few "favourite" airlines of yours and call them. Most of the major airlines have their own ab-initio school, or a preferred selection of 2-3 schools. Smaller charter or fixed-base operators really don't care where you got your training; only how many hours of so-and-so you've logged (and who you know). Either way you should try to get some sort of sponsorship deal, 'cause this business will set you back quite a few quid whichever way you choose to do it!

As for myself I chose a "well renowned" school and was able to benefit from that later on (but only because the Company in question ALSO regarded it as a quality training facility).

There are hundreds, if not thousands of unemployed pilots out there (long term; those who'll never get a job regardless of the number of available jobs). These usually come from schools that did not have a proper screening programme and/or didn't ensure that the students displayed a professional attitude towards their future line of work (safety-minded instead of cowboy-minded). Fortunately, I have the impression that these schools are few and far apart (in Europe, at least).

Could've written a book about this, but hope this post helps!?

Best of luck!

And, uh, these are my personal views and not necessarily the cold facts etc, etc...