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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Jan 2007, 05:12
Replies: 355
Views: 99,081
Posted By Mark Collins

Just to clarify; I never worked for Ari Ben. Not...

Just to clarify; I never worked for Ari Ben. Not once did I train any of their students, therefore I didn't work for them.

To get technical about it I was gaining work related experience from EFT...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Nov 2006, 13:31
Replies: 355
Views: 99,081
Posted By Mark Collins

While I was working on the J1 visa I completed no...

While I was working on the J1 visa I completed no training with EFT, I already had all my necessary JAA qualifications. All the required FAA training was through Ari Ben. This is the same for every...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Nov 2006, 15:50
Replies: 355
Views: 99,081
Posted By Mark Collins

My statement of the available facilities to EFT...

My statement of the available facilities to EFT was not intended to be misleading, the fact that EFT share these facilities with Ari Ben has been discussed a couple of times on this thread and is...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Nov 2006, 22:21
Replies: 355
Views: 99,081
Posted By Mark Collins

NH2390, Are these facilities and aircraft...

NH2390,

Are these facilities and aircraft not shared? I do believe they are and any EFT student has full access to the facilities I mentioned before.


Are all these 120 students flying at the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Nov 2006, 21:54
Replies: 355
Views: 99,081
Posted By Mark Collins

As far as I am aware Stephen Fisher doesn't have...

As far as I am aware Stephen Fisher doesn't have any financial involvement in EFT and I don't see any reason why he would. I am unaware of the stories mentioned before, but as an aviator and examiner...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Nov 2006, 01:33
Replies: 355
Views: 99,081
Posted By Mark Collins

Hi Gernie, With regard to the 14 theory...

Hi Gernie,

With regard to the 14 theory exams it is mainly self study with refresher courses held by who ever you decide to use as your theory provider e.g. Bristol.

There are two ways you can...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Nov 2006, 20:03
Replies: 355
Views: 99,081
Posted By Mark Collins

gernie: I worked at EFT as an instructor for...

gernie:

I worked at EFT as an instructor for just under 2 years and left with just under 1500 hours (started there with the normal 250). After the APP is completed you are normally issued with a...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Aug 2006, 23:50
Replies: 80
Views: 28,279
Posted By Mark Collins

Interview Info.

Quite a few people have asked me for the info, so I thought I would just post what I have here for all to see. Good luck to all those who have an interview or sim check coming up.

I had my...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Aug 2006, 18:26
Replies: 80
Views: 28,279
Posted By Mark Collins

Mackey, The interview is very straight...

Mackey,

The interview is very straight forward no real technical stuff, normal get to know you questions to see if you will fit into the company.

I have some details of the sim, PM me and I...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Apr 2006, 15:37
Replies: 8
Views: 884
Posted By Mark Collins

Sean H, Once you have completed your JAA PPL...

Sean H,

Once you have completed your JAA PPL you can apply to get an FAA PPL on the basis of your foriegn license, it is quite simple and the flight school should be able to walk you through it....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Apr 2006, 21:55
Replies: 16
Views: 1,055
Posted By Mark Collins

EFT FI course is run by either Trevor Brackston...

EFT FI course is run by either Trevor Brackston the Head of Training or Ben Wood the Chief Flying Instructor.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Mar 2006, 20:42
Replies: 16
Views: 1,055
Posted By Mark Collins

BB, I agree with some of what your saying,...

BB,

I agree with some of what your saying, but the accreditation goes some way in making sure FTO's uphold a certain level of training.

As for u/s aircraft and sick students, I am not sure...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Mar 2006, 16:37
Replies: 16
Views: 1,055
Posted By Mark Collins

BB, Surely the standard of the course is...

BB,

Surely the standard of the course is dictated some what by the elements you mentioned; facilities, infrastructure, administration and personnel. Especially personnel, the couple of CAA...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Mar 2006, 13:07
Replies: 16
Views: 1,055
Posted By Mark Collins

Sounds like ATPLman has a bit of a chip on his...

Sounds like ATPLman has a bit of a chip on his shoulder!

An FI course in the USA is of no better or worse standard than anywhere else. If you choose a CAA approved school then the standard will be...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Mar 2006, 22:07
Replies: 266
Views: 36,611
Posted By Mark Collins

Check out Mike Boulton at STS in bournemouth...

Check out Mike Boulton at STS in bournemouth website below:

http://www.simulatortrainingservices.co.uk/

He is a good guy and does a lot of IR renewal stuff in his fnpt2 sim.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
22nd Mar 2006, 11:45
Replies: 6
Views: 2,189
Posted By Mark Collins

Tomay, I attended one last year and although...

Tomay,

I attended one last year and although a good event with a good range of companies looking for varying degrees of experience they are all US companies and you will need the right to live and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Mar 2006, 12:54
Replies: 355
Views: 99,081
Posted By Mark Collins

TDD, I can't really dispute any of your...

TDD,

I can't really dispute any of your points as I have heard similar stories from the beginnings of EFT. I think the problems you experienced were part of the growing pains of the school. In my...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Mar 2006, 21:33
Replies: 355
Views: 99,081
Posted By Mark Collins

I agree that some of these posts are all a little...

I agree that some of these posts are all a little unfair. Having been an instructor at EFT for the past 2 years and having regularly taught the CPL I resent being called crap! I am sure the other...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th May 2005, 15:13
Replies: 54
Views: 6,786
Posted By Mark Collins

Birky, I have just read your response to my...

Birky,

I have just read your response to my initial post and I feel it appropriate to add a few points to the cost issues you are concerned about.

Firstly, Accommodation. You are correct in...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th May 2005, 20:54
Replies: 54
Views: 6,786
Posted By Mark Collins

Birky, Firstly, let me introduce myself. I...

Birky,

Firstly, let me introduce myself. I am currently a senior instructor at EFT and I have been with them for approximately 18 months. Although not a graduate of the APP program I did obtain my...
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