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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Jan 2018, 16:14
Replies: 35
Views: 23,606
Posted By mmatalla

As I said i can only answer with facts. The...

As I said i can only answer with facts.

The high turnover is the result of the change in upper management. We have had a series of changes, due to various reasons. The key post holders, however,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Jan 2018, 10:49
Replies: 35
Views: 23,606
Posted By mmatalla

Greetings. I am Marwan Atalla, Executive...

Greetings. I am Marwan Atalla, Executive Chairman of Airways Aviation. I am here to answer any questions, but I will not indulge in subjective comments or arguments; only facts.

I previously ran...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Oct 2012, 14:13
Replies: 232
Views: 102,476
Posted By mmatalla

Dear G-RICH; I am in Coventry November 8...

Dear G-RICH;

I am in Coventry November 8 and 9.

Trust me, no one at AFT holds back for fear of consequences. I have a group of people that I am very proud of, and who leave no doubt that...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Oct 2012, 14:07
Replies: 232
Views: 102,476
Posted By mmatalla

Mad-Jock; I just emailed the lawyer to...

Mad-Jock;

I just emailed the lawyer to check; thank you.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Oct 2012, 05:10
Replies: 232
Views: 102,476
Posted By mmatalla

Dear G-RICH; Thank you for your comments. ...

Dear G-RICH;

Thank you for your comments. Every company has it's own payment terms, and if other FTO's have an "end of the day" payment system, that is their prorogative. We have ours and it...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Oct 2012, 04:59
Replies: 232
Views: 102,476
Posted By mmatalla

Dear Mad-Jock; I saw the video from BALPA...

Dear Mad-Jock;

I saw the video from BALPA and it is a very good one. The five key messages are:


Think carefully – do your research.
BALPA is not prepared to see this practice by...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Oct 2012, 19:15
Replies: 232
Views: 102,476
Posted By mmatalla

I stand corrected. AFT's billing methods are...

I stand corrected. AFT's billing methods are similar to many, but not all, FTO's. There is no ponzi scheme, and we have been in business for many years, and plan to continue that way.

Your views...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Oct 2012, 07:23
Replies: 232
Views: 102,476
Posted By mmatalla

Dear All; Mark Roberston is not a member of...

Dear All;

Mark Roberston is not a member of our staff.

The Boeing study is real and credible, and being quoted by everyone in the industry. The Airbus study says the same, and yes we use...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Oct 2012, 18:58
Replies: 232
Views: 102,476
Posted By mmatalla

Dear Pilotbear; I am the Chairman of AFT,...

Dear Pilotbear;

I am the Chairman of AFT, and although I am not sure what your point is, I am happy to correct your information and answer any relevant question you may have. Needless to say, I...
Forum: Middle East
1st Aug 2009, 20:03
Replies: 455
Views: 62,808
Posted By mmatalla

It depends on whether they want a full JAA...

It depends on whether they want a full JAA license, or just the ATPL TK portion. If the former, the price is higher due to the fact that they would need to do 6 month of flying in the UK. If not,...
Forum: Middle East
1st Aug 2009, 02:17
Replies: 455
Views: 62,808
Posted By mmatalla

Dear All; Ayla Aviation Academy is please...

Dear All;

Ayla Aviation Academy is please to report that we have received JAA approval as a provider of ATPL Theoretical Knowledge, under the umbrella of our UK school, Atlantic Flight Training....
Forum: Middle East
17th Jan 2009, 01:48
Replies: 455
Views: 62,808
Posted By mmatalla

Dear Daddy-long-legs; All is well thank you...

Dear Daddy-long-legs;

All is well thank you for asking. We just started our second Class of Royal Jordanian Cadets (Couse Golf).

No truth to the Gulf rumour. Ayla is not for sale. But we...
Forum: Middle East
6th Jan 2009, 06:38
Replies: 455
Views: 62,808
Posted By mmatalla

Dear Mike.Park; I make no apology for...

Dear Mike.Park;

I make no apology for grounding the fleet. Paying customers or not paying customers, I will simply not put anyone's life in danger no matter how much they pay or how much delay...
Forum: Middle East
5th Jan 2009, 05:10
Replies: 455
Views: 62,808
Posted By mmatalla

Dear Striker5; Our system does involve...

Dear Striker5;
Our system does involve priority. That is the only way it would work. Airlines adopt a similar seniority structure internally with pilots. So Alpha has priority over Bravo, Bravo...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Jan 2009, 05:33
Replies: 455
Views: 62,808
Posted By mmatalla

Dear Striker5. Spins are not permitted...

Dear Striker5.

Spins are not permitted under CARC regulations.

Marwan
Forum: Middle East
3rd Jan 2009, 05:30
Replies: 455
Views: 62,808
Posted By mmatalla

Dear Striker5. no, of course i would not...

Dear Striker5.

no, of course i would not like to discuss a students' case with you online. this is not proper.

like i said, ever person is entitled to a full statement of account detailing...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Jan 2009, 05:26
Replies: 455
Views: 62,808
Posted By mmatalla

Dear Ayla; I agree with you, and i believe...

Dear Ayla;

I agree with you, and i believe CARC is doing its best to impose high standards, and they are improving by the day. they are not perfect, but the good news is that they recognize...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Jan 2009, 05:14
Replies: 455
Views: 62,808
Posted By mmatalla

Dear Klubman; My oversight. We have 8...

Dear Klubman;

My oversight. We have 8 GI's. One has been with us 16 months, five for 9 months, and two for 3 months.

All but two are JAA instructors, and we are currently looking for one...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Jan 2009, 02:56
Replies: 455
Views: 62,808
Posted By mmatalla

Dear All; Of our 14 FI’s, 5 have been with us...

Dear All;
Of our 14 FI’s, 5 have been with us longer that 18 months (3 JAA, one FAA and one Air Transport Canada). The other 9 have been with us between 4 and 9 months.
Of course, as in all...
Forum: Middle East
31st Dec 2008, 14:56
Replies: 455
Views: 62,808
Posted By mmatalla

Greetings all. There are a number of important...

Greetings all. There are a number of important questions, but i am unable to answer them because of the holidays. I will do my best to get to them when i am back in Aqaba.

I am not sure who...
Forum: Middle East
30th Dec 2008, 14:40
Replies: 455
Views: 62,808
Posted By mmatalla

Dear SilveR5; You are absoluetly correct. ...

Dear SilveR5;

You are absoluetly correct. A good CEO must suround himself with people with solid aviation bakgrounds. I am proud of our CFI and our CGI, as well as every single employee at...
Forum: Middle East
30th Dec 2008, 14:32
Replies: 455
Views: 62,808
Posted By mmatalla

Dear klubman; we have 14 flight instructors...

Dear klubman;

we have 14 flight instructors and 8 ground instructors. some have been with us for two years, some for a few months.

our turnover is expected and not unusual in this industry,...
Forum: Middle East
30th Dec 2008, 14:07
Replies: 455
Views: 62,808
Posted By mmatalla

Dear EHBH; The PPL flying phase is 45...

Dear EHBH;

The PPL flying phase is 45 hours. if a cadet takes 50 or 60 then he/she is charged for the difference. I am not sure what you mean by "you are responsible". Our responsibility to to...
Forum: Middle East
29th Dec 2008, 19:55
Replies: 455
Views: 62,808
Posted By mmatalla

Thank you all for your feedback. As I said,...

Thank you all for your feedback.

As I said, I would like to keep this objective and not get drawn into an argument.

Indeed, many mistakes were made along the way, which is quite normal for a...
Forum: Middle East
29th Dec 2008, 03:04
Replies: 455
Views: 62,808
Posted By mmatalla

Our philosophy is that cost is subjective when it...

Our philosophy is that cost is subjective when it comes to education. Ayla's moto is "Pilots Empowered", and our basic premise is that we train captains, not just pilots. The difference, of course,...
Forum: Middle East
29th Dec 2008, 02:38
Replies: 455
Views: 62,808
Posted By mmatalla

Dear KFTW; Thank you for your inquiry. ...

Dear KFTW;

Thank you for your inquiry. About 50% of our Instructors are JAA licenced and we do hire JAA FI's. Please send your resume to [email protected] and we would be happy to review it.
Forum: Middle East
28th Dec 2008, 19:37
Replies: 455
Views: 62,808
Posted By mmatalla

Thank you Ayla and Mike for your comments. Yes,...

Thank you Ayla and Mike for your comments. Yes, I believe Ayla Aviation Academy offers value for money, and i invite you to come visit us to see for yourselves. However, as i stated earlier, i...
Forum: Middle East
28th Dec 2008, 14:58
Replies: 455
Views: 62,808
Posted By mmatalla

I used the same web site you did to convert, and...

I used the same web site you did to convert, and GBP 74,000 came out to USD 109,000. I think you may have coverted the backwards, which might explain the $50,000 figure.

Yes, you are correct. ...
Forum: Middle East
28th Dec 2008, 14:44
Replies: 455
Views: 62,808
Posted By mmatalla

Thank you once again for allowing me to clarify. ...

Thank you once again for allowing me to clarify.

1. We are two years old, with about 60 graduates, 40 of which did a bridge course. So the statistcs would be misleading. I will neverthless look...
Forum: Middle East
28th Dec 2008, 11:47
Replies: 455
Views: 62,808
Posted By mmatalla

If the objective is to get a JAA license, then we...

If the objective is to get a JAA license, then we are happy to offer it at AFT. However, the price is still higher than Ayla, even after the decline of the Euro/Pound. So i doubt that you can get a...
Forum: Middle East
28th Dec 2008, 09:12
Replies: 455
Views: 62,808
Posted By mmatalla

Dear Ayla and EHBH; Allow me to clarify. ...

Dear Ayla and EHBH;

Allow me to clarify. Ayla is approved by Gulf Air means that any Ayla graduate can get a job with Gulf Air. This does not mean they are guaranteed a job, just that they...
Forum: Middle East
28th Dec 2008, 05:41
Replies: 455
Views: 62,808
Posted By mmatalla

Dear Ayla; You are correct in some respect...

Dear Ayla;

You are correct in some respect but we do not rely soley on the CARC license. we are an approved Gulf Air training center (the only one so far in Jordan), and we are currently seeking...
Forum: Middle East
28th Dec 2008, 03:02
Replies: 455
Views: 62,808
Posted By mmatalla

Dear SilveR5; Like i said, i am always...

Dear SilveR5;

Like i said, i am always happy to answer serious questions, so please feel free.

1. Our material stated clearly that our syllabus is JAA based, not JAA approved, and that the...
Forum: Middle East
28th Dec 2008, 02:43
Replies: 455
Views: 62,808
Posted By mmatalla

Dear Subzero-911; one of the ayla buildings...

Dear Subzero-911;

one of the ayla buildings is located next to a house with a very conservative family. the people living in the house next door would see our cadets in shorts and t-shirts,...
Forum: Middle East
27th Dec 2008, 20:36
Replies: 455
Views: 62,808
Posted By mmatalla

Dear Suzero-911; I am not sure why you did...

Dear Suzero-911;

I am not sure why you did not pass your physical (which is commonly known as medical), but i assure you it was not Ayla. These tests are usualy performed by approved aviation...
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