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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Oct 2023, 19:48
Replies: 2
Views: 941
Posted By alexeyAP

Hello mate, not an A320 pilot by any means but...

Hello mate, not an A320 pilot by any means but from what I've heard the Fenix A320 is almost true to life when it comes to aircraft systems etc. From a casual simmer's POV it is an amazing aircraft...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Oct 2023, 19:42
Replies: 170
Views: 99,033
Posted By alexeyAP

Angry Wow, works in a career that many dream of being...

Wow, works in a career that many dream of being in for one of the most prestigious companies in the world and he doesn't have the patience to say "I'm alright thanks" and snort coke off some bird's...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Jul 2023, 13:28
Replies: 5
Views: 1,926
Posted By alexeyAP

Understood, again take it with a grain of salt...

Understood, again take it with a grain of salt but if you pick your flight school right then you should have no trouble finding employment. Do your research, online and in person at open days, and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Jul 2023, 13:05
Replies: 5
Views: 1,926
Posted By alexeyAP

Not an expert by all means but if you already...

Not an expert by all means but if you already have a PPL (costs about 10k in Europe), why would you not go modular? With a PPL you could only be paying 30-40k as opposed to the 6 figures demanded by...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Jul 2023, 13:00
Replies: 89
Views: 19,156
Posted By alexeyAP

No worries, thanks for the info, I am sure that...

No worries, thanks for the info, I am sure that there are many modular ATOs in the UK nowadays who have good links with airlines. Good luck with your studies also, maybe one day we'll see each other...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Jul 2023, 12:56
Replies: 89
Views: 19,156
Posted By alexeyAP

Get used to the quality, much more honest here...

Get used to the quality, much more honest here than what you'll find elsewhere on the internet :)
Regarding no. 2, Alex replied to me above with this:

​​​​​​​Hope this helps.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Jul 2023, 22:43
Replies: 89
Views: 19,156
Posted By alexeyAP

Thanks Sam, how much extra did the dual licence...

Thanks Sam, how much extra did the dual licence cost you? I think that anything up to 10 grand probably puts it into the 'worth it' category as you can then go on to fly foreign registered aircraft...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Jul 2023, 18:04
Replies: 89
Views: 19,156
Posted By alexeyAP

Thanks, do you know what the prices for PPL are...

Thanks, do you know what the prices for PPL are in the US compared to UK? (I've already been told that 'time is money' and that the US has basically non stop flying weather). And am I right in saying...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Jul 2023, 11:06
Replies: 89
Views: 19,156
Posted By alexeyAP

For all in the thread, I've just found out about...

For all in the thread, I've just found out about an event called Pilot Careers Live (https://www.pilotcareernews.com/live/) which is essentially a big conference/open day/careers convention for...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Jul 2023, 22:16
Replies: 89
Views: 19,156
Posted By alexeyAP

Yep just read about that too. Awesome if true but...

Yep just read about that too. Awesome if true but I can't imagine getting onto a 60-person course would be an easy task.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Jul 2023, 22:15
Replies: 89
Views: 19,156
Posted By alexeyAP

Thanks mate, if you don't mind me asking how did...

Thanks mate, if you don't mind me asking how did you manage to fund your ATPL? Did you end up working for the aforementioned holiday airline after training? (Would the ATO in question start with an...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Jul 2023, 22:13
Replies: 89
Views: 19,156
Posted By alexeyAP

While selection is definitely difficult, the bits...

While selection is definitely difficult, the bits that I can prepare for I will prepare for and the rest is down to aptitude (and luck). It can't hurt to apply, I'll do it as often as I can if I get...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Jul 2023, 21:01
Replies: 89
Views: 19,156
Posted By alexeyAP

Hello again, I was up at RAF Lossiemouth with...

Hello again, I was up at RAF Lossiemouth with Cadets for a week so couldn't reply. Seeing the jets and talking to the pilots/recruiters has really inspired me to try and apply for a pilot role at RAF...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Jul 2023, 15:55
Replies: 89
Views: 19,156
Posted By alexeyAP

I've heard of the AIDS you're talking about - TV...

I've heard of the AIDS you're talking about - TV would have you believe every pilot is seemingly thrice divorced and a raging alcoholic (although I'm sure most of them are only once divorced :ok:)....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Jul 2023, 15:40
Replies: 89
Views: 19,156
Posted By alexeyAP

As long as it's safe to do so I will probably end...

As long as it's safe to do so I will probably end up taking out a loan to pay for at least part of the training in the end. While I'm usually not one to 'rush' to things you are probably right in...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Jul 2023, 19:28
Replies: 89
Views: 19,156
Posted By alexeyAP

You are probably correct about my 50k estimate...

You are probably correct about my 50k estimate but I will research where I can and try to pick the most lucrative jobs I can find (while also being decent at them+enjoying them a little). I also know...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Jul 2023, 19:14
Replies: 89
Views: 19,156
Posted By alexeyAP

Thank you kindly, it is what happens when your...

Thank you kindly, it is what happens when your parents make big sacrifices to get you a decent education (which I am very grateful for).
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Jul 2023, 19:11
Replies: 89
Views: 19,156
Posted By alexeyAP

Not surprised although it is a shame, I've always...

Not surprised although it is a shame, I've always admired easyjet not only for the fleet (:ok:) and the destinations but the work environment (or what I see of it anyway). As hobbit said below the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Jul 2023, 21:29
Replies: 89
Views: 19,156
Posted By alexeyAP

If there's one thing I've learned from this...

If there's one thing I've learned from this thread is that I should always be more cynical than I need to be and then be 10x more cynical on top of that. I understand that this process isn't step by...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Jul 2023, 21:14
Replies: 89
Views: 19,156
Posted By alexeyAP

Hello again, read post above re the money...

Hello again, read post above re the money (admittedly I was being a bit cheeky/optimistic thinking I could save £20k at that rate, although for the record I wouldn't mind eating rice and beans and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Jul 2023, 20:53
Replies: 89
Views: 19,156
Posted By alexeyAP

Understood. I've had a second thought about what...

Understood. I've had a second thought about what you said re having good credit (I think I'll probably be having a lot of second thoughts in the near future) and you are probably completely right...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Jul 2023, 20:01
Replies: 89
Views: 19,156
Posted By alexeyAP

Hello again, I understand that the cost will...

Hello again,
I understand that the cost will probably vary by mileage and I also assume that the more you dish out to a flight school the higher the quality (perhaps of the education but I'm more...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Jul 2023, 11:19
Replies: 89
Views: 19,156
Posted By alexeyAP

Thanks for your replies, it's been truly helpful....

Thanks for your replies, it's been truly helpful.
Wow, £15k of £50k is taxed? Maybe I should start being more cynical, that's criminal in my eyes :ooh:
Are you sure about ATPL being 100k in loans?...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Jul 2023, 08:43
Replies: 89
Views: 19,156
Posted By alexeyAP

I'm not sure what you mean by this. When I finish...

I'm not sure what you mean by this. When I finish school I will be 17 and then I will pursue higher education in uni in something non-aviation related so I can have a secure stable source of income...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Jul 2023, 21:20
Replies: 89
Views: 19,156
Posted By alexeyAP

Speedtrimfail, again I apologise, I can see how...

Speedtrimfail, again I apologise, I can see how it comes across as arrogant because obviously I have next to no flying experience of my own. I'll keep my options open for corporate flying though, it...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Jul 2023, 19:15
Replies: 89
Views: 19,156
Posted By alexeyAP

happyjack, apologies if I caused offense but the...

happyjack, apologies if I caused offense but the 'horror' of those situations is that one can be in limbo for years after completing training, and many people give up and settle for something lesser...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Jul 2023, 19:12
Replies: 89
Views: 19,156
Posted By alexeyAP

CaptSackJarrow, By 'MPL' do you mean that...

CaptSackJarrow,

By 'MPL' do you mean that you need to specifically train at a flight school which is tied to Easyjet (therefore you can only fly for them once you complete training)? I've looked...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Jul 2023, 11:18
Replies: 89
Views: 19,156
Posted By alexeyAP

Peter, Is there any downside to completing,...

Peter,

Is there any downside to completing, say, a BEng in aerospace in uni as opposed to a completely different field? I am currently very lucky to have my options open to most engineering fields...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Jul 2023, 21:57
Replies: 89
Views: 19,156
Posted By alexeyAP

VariablePitchP, Frankly no, and nor would I...

VariablePitchP,

Frankly no, and nor would I want to put the financial strain on my family to advance my own career interests.


Is there a disadvantage to working, saving on the side, then...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Jul 2023, 21:29
Replies: 89
Views: 19,156
Posted By alexeyAP

Beaker, Thanks for the advice, I've definitely...

Beaker,
Thanks for the advice, I've definitely thought about how unsafe it would be (job security-wise) to go straight from school to training especially with a big ~50k loan over my head!


Do...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Jul 2023, 20:51
Replies: 89
Views: 19,156
Posted By alexeyAP

Hi manflex, Regarding no. 1, I agree that real...

Hi manflex,
Regarding no. 1, I agree that real world experience would be something more valuable for me than anything money can buy. Even testing the waters and establishing connections in other...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Jul 2023, 19:23
Replies: 89
Views: 19,156
Posted By alexeyAP

Job prospects after modular ATPL (UK)? Loan or secure a job?

Hello lads, I'm a year or two away from leaving secondary school here in the UK and to be honest I've become infatuated with aviation over the past few years. I would love nothing more than to spend...
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