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I understand your predicament. But biology, has got nothing to do woth flying. I got a degree in political science and definitely a wasted 4 years of my life as i sacrficed another 2 years to get a cpl and ir.
My suggestion thread the needle get a job fly then work.
My suggestion thread the needle get a job fly then work.
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I have news for you...
A former DFO (director, Flight Operations) at CX had, as his primary university qualification, a degree in...
Zoology.
Actually, he's still a director, just not in flight ops.
A former DFO (director, Flight Operations) at CX had, as his primary university qualification, a degree in...
Zoology.
Actually, he's still a director, just not in flight ops.
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Hi Lucky86
Ab-Initio flight grading is a week long. They've recently changed the grading process from the original two weeks to just a week.
There are three types of flight grading, which are basic, intermediate and advanced. Your placement in the respective grading levels depends on your previous flying experience. (<10 Basic, 10-30hrs Intermediate, 30+ Advanced).
I personally did advanced grading, so I can let you know that my grading process includes basic aircraft maneuvers, circuits (normal/glide), 3 sessions in a KingAir sim where Point-to-point Navigation exercises/ILS approaches will be examined. In addition to the flying, all candidates are also required to take an aptitude test.
I'm not 100% certain on the passing rate to be honest. But I do believe they send around 50-60 candidates that have passed stage 2 down to Adelaide for flight grading. Each CP course caps at 18 cadets. You can do the maths! But as I said, I'm not sure exactly how many they send down for FG as it is conducted in batches. (ie CPXXBatchX)
You should note that the selection process of the Cadet Pilot Program is non competitive, which means that given you meet the CX standards, you'll be offered a place in the program.
Gdluck
Ab-Initio flight grading is a week long. They've recently changed the grading process from the original two weeks to just a week.
There are three types of flight grading, which are basic, intermediate and advanced. Your placement in the respective grading levels depends on your previous flying experience. (<10 Basic, 10-30hrs Intermediate, 30+ Advanced).
I personally did advanced grading, so I can let you know that my grading process includes basic aircraft maneuvers, circuits (normal/glide), 3 sessions in a KingAir sim where Point-to-point Navigation exercises/ILS approaches will be examined. In addition to the flying, all candidates are also required to take an aptitude test.
I'm not 100% certain on the passing rate to be honest. But I do believe they send around 50-60 candidates that have passed stage 2 down to Adelaide for flight grading. Each CP course caps at 18 cadets. You can do the maths! But as I said, I'm not sure exactly how many they send down for FG as it is conducted in batches. (ie CPXXBatchX)
You should note that the selection process of the Cadet Pilot Program is non competitive, which means that given you meet the CX standards, you'll be offered a place in the program.
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Thats excellent, thank you very much for your extensive response!
Anyone did a flight grade on practially 0 flying experience recently?
Will you be able to tell us what the apitutde test involves?
Anyone did a flight grade on practially 0 flying experience recently?
Will you be able to tell us what the apitutde test involves?
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I'm not 100% certain on the passing rate to be honest. But I do believe they send around 50-60 candidates that have passed stage 2 down to Adelaide for flight grading. Each CP course caps at 18 cadets. You can do the maths! But as I said, I'm not sure exactly how many they send down for FG as it is conducted in batches. (ie CPXXBatchX)
You should note that the selection process of the Cadet Pilot Program is non competitive, which means that given you meet the CX standards, you'll be offered a place in the program.
You should note that the selection process of the Cadet Pilot Program is non competitive, which means that given you meet the CX standards, you'll be offered a place in the program.
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I guess a follow up Question is how many people u went flight grading with actually got offered a fta position?
Possible of re flight grade after a period of time if failed ? Or see ya later and thats it?
Possible of re flight grade after a period of time if failed ? Or see ya later and thats it?
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lucky86
Hi lucky86,
Sounds like you have passed Stage 2
May I ask how was the Math Test like?
I heard they have changed it recently but cannot confirm. (Before was more simple mathematics with data interpretation, and now it's geared towards actual aviation questions)
I am having mine in a few weeks and hope you can shed some light on this.
And how was the tech interview?
Did you encounter any type specific questions?
Thank you in advance!
Sounds like you have passed Stage 2
May I ask how was the Math Test like?
I heard they have changed it recently but cannot confirm. (Before was more simple mathematics with data interpretation, and now it's geared towards actual aviation questions)
I am having mine in a few weeks and hope you can shed some light on this.
And how was the tech interview?
Did you encounter any type specific questions?
Thank you in advance!
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enthusiastic
Thanks enthusiastic,
Ive PM-ed you, please check.
Do you know much about aptitude testing that is involved at FTA?
What will i be doing for the rest of the time at FTA? Only 4-6 hours during the week... Studying? Is there a test afterwards?
Ive PM-ed you, please check.
Do you know much about aptitude testing that is involved at FTA?
What will i be doing for the rest of the time at FTA? Only 4-6 hours during the week... Studying? Is there a test afterwards?
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Pyromania,
Hi,
Refer to previous posts for the structure of the maths tests. Part 1 arithmetic, part 2 aviation maths.
Depending on what expeirence and qualificatins you have, the questions asked in thr interview differ. I have 0 hours, so my questions were a lot more general than others with a CPL for example.
Refer to previous posts for the structure of the maths tests. Part 1 arithmetic, part 2 aviation maths.
Depending on what expeirence and qualificatins you have, the questions asked in thr interview differ. I have 0 hours, so my questions were a lot more general than others with a CPL for example.
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flight grading
hi all is there any 1 who have gone through the advanced entry flight grading for the 2nd officers? would like to get some details on the entire flight grading process. thnx.
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Hi all,
Could someone please talk a bit about the trends in how cx recruit their cadets? I am talking about qualifications/experience/flying backgrounds that are prefered by the recruiters arent formaly required ... Mainly I want to know if the hours and experience are still the primary criteria that they look at? And how would an applicant with an aviation related degree and 250 hours would fair against another applicant with more that twice those hours but without a degree?...I understand that there are other factors involved like interperonal skill but it would be great if someone could share info on the general trends at all..
Thanks.
Could someone please talk a bit about the trends in how cx recruit their cadets? I am talking about qualifications/experience/flying backgrounds that are prefered by the recruiters arent formaly required ... Mainly I want to know if the hours and experience are still the primary criteria that they look at? And how would an applicant with an aviation related degree and 250 hours would fair against another applicant with more that twice those hours but without a degree?...I understand that there are other factors involved like interperonal skill but it would be great if someone could share info on the general trends at all..
Thanks.