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INTEGRATED ATPL FUTURE PILOT PROGRAMME
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT CTC AVIATION We are a global airline pilot training and resourcing company, providing innovative solutions in true partnership with our customers. Our latest generation training centres and resources are located at attractive, well-connected and convenient locations in: Southampton and Bournemouth UK, Phoenix USA and Hamilton NZ. We provide a wide range of aviation services from ab initio trainee pilot selection, training and airline placement, to the more advanced selection, training and provisioning requirements for experienced pilots, instructors and examiners. This guide has been designed to be read in conjunction with our prospectuses and website to provide the key information about the specific training Route in which you are interested.
AIRLINE PILOT CAREER PROGRAMME CTC WINGS in partnership with British Airways provides training for the flagship and bespoke Future Pilot Programme, leading to an exciting and varied flying career with British Airways commencing initially on the A320 series aircraft. The programme is characterised by unique Training Sponsorship provided by both CTC Aviation and British Airways. To ensure that the Future Pilot Programme will attract a diverse range of applications from talented, aspiring pilots and future airline managers, British Airways will, where required, provide the support of a loan guarantee (subject to terms and conditions), to enable successful applicants to borrow required funding for the programme from the BBVA bank. This is a truly unique and accessible airline pilot career programme which can enable you to take to the skies and embark upon an unrivalled career path with one of the best airlines in the world.
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TRAINING SPONSORSHIP 1.
FULLY MENTORED AND SUPPORTED CTC WINGS PROGRAMME FROM BRITISH AIRWAYS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CTC AVIATION
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EMPLOYMENT AS A CO-PILOT WITH BRITISH AIRWAYS ON COMPLETION OF AIRCRAFT TYPE TRAINING
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ACCESS TO BANK LOAN FUNDING FROM BBVA BANK*
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LOAN GUARANTEE PROVIDED BY BRITISH AIRWAYS** (IF REQUIRED)
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PROVISION OF CTC AVIATION’S UNIQUE ‘PERFORMANCE PROTECTION’
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REPAYMENT OF SECURITY BOND (OVER SEVEN YEARS) IN ADDITION TO SALARY ONCE FULLY EMPLOYED BY BRITISH AIRWAYS
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OPTION TO INCLUDE THE BSc (HONOURS) DEGREE IN PROFESSIONAL AVIATION PILOT PRACTICE
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ACCESS TO UK GOVERNMENT STUDENT LOAN FUNDING* (IF DEGREE OPTION TAKEN)
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TRAINING ON THE LATEST GENERATION AIRCRAFT AND SIMULATORS INCLUDING UPSET PREVENTION AND RECOVERY TRAINING (UPRT)
*Subject to eligibilty criteria **Subject to BBVA Bank lending criteria and assessed on an individual basis
ROUTE PLAN
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APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
ATPL THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE TRAINING
FOUNDATION FLIGHT TRAINING
Airline Resourcing & Selection Centre, CTC Aviation, UK Waterside, British Airways, UK
Classroom and iPad/computer-based UK
Single-engine piston aircraft NZ or USA
COMMERCIAL & INSTRUMENT FLIGHT TRAINING UPSET PREVENTION & RECOVERY TRAINING (UPRT)
Integrated use of Computer-Based Training (CBT) with self study and tutor-led instruction from some of the best instructors in the industry.
Flying the DA20/C172/DA40, you will learn the fundamentals of visual flying, basic instrument flying and night flying, culminating in your first progress test.
Flying both single and multi-engine aircraft, combined with simulator training, you will receive training to pass both CPL and IR skills tests on the EFIS DA42 aircraft.
APPROXIMATELY 24 WEEKS
APPROXIMATELY 18 WEEKS
A comprehensive selection process with CTC Aviation and British Airways 3 DAYS
SELECTION
APPROXIMATELY 26 WEEKS
BASIC TRAINING
Note: If the BSc Degree option is chosen, additional training modules will be interspersed with ATPL training.
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SUCCESSFUL GRADUATION FROM THIS ROUTE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH (AFTER LEG 5): 1. ATPL Theoretical Knowledge 2. Commercial Pilot’s Licence with Instrument Rating (CPL/IR/MEP) 3. Multi-Crew Co-operation (MCC) course completion certificate 4. Upset Prevention & Recovery Training (UPRT) 5. BSc (Honours) Degree in Professional Aviation Pilot Practice (if selected as an option) These items combined are known as ‘frozen’ ATPL and are the minimum requirements to commence A320 Type Rating (leg 6) and, upon successful completion to be offered the opportunity to join British Airways as a co-pilot and continue into line training.
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MULTI-PILOT FLIGHT TRAINING
A320 TYPE RATING TRAINING
EMPLOYMENT WITH BRITISH AIRWAYS
Airbus A320 simulator and aircraft with CTC Aviation and British Airways (UK)
Short Haul Line Flying with British Airways.
British Airways Jet Orientation Course (JOC) Delivered by CTC Aviation, this BA-specific course incorporates the Multi Crew Co-operation (MCC) certificate and an Initial Crew Resource Management (CRM) course. DURATION 4 WEEKS
INTERMEDIATE TRAINING
Type technical ground school utilising British Airways Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). APPROXIMATELY 8 WEEKS
Initial Operating Experience (IOE) and Line Check on the A320. You will also complete Safety, Emergency and Procedures training and then continue to ‘fly the line’ as a British Airways co-pilot.
ADVANCED TRAINING The information above is for illustrative purposes only
FINANCE FUNDING
ADDITIONAL FEES
The funding required for the complete British Airways Future Pilot Programme:
� CTC Aviation Selection Fee
� Security Bond – £84,000 (paid in 13 instalments) � Additional items required for training – £9,800* (paid before the commencement of training) � Self-catered accommodation is included
� EASA Class 1 medical – UK CAA scale of charges � Insurances to protect life, finance and training expenses � Food and living expenses � English language test costs where applicable � UK CAA fees for initial licence issue, flight skills retest and ATPL exam retakes If the BSc Degree option is selected:
British Airways will, where required, provide the necessary guarantee to enable a successful applicant to secure a bank loan for the funding required.
� For more information refer to both the BSc Honours Degree and Finance and Funding Information Guides
PERFORMANCE PROTECTION From CTC Aviation Pre-selection by the CTC Aviation and British Airways selection teams enables the following exclusive CTC Aviation Performance Protection elements to be included: � All additional training – removing the need to budget for such an eventuality, should it be necessary � We will provide a refund of any monies deposited by you to secure your sponsorship should you cease training due to your skills falling below the minimum required professional pilot licence standard
Terms and conditions apply
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
APPLICATION PROCESS
SELECTION
� Aged between 18 and 55 on 1 September 2015
� Go to ctcaviation.com/britishairways
� Have a valid passport and the unrestricted right to live and work in the UK, with the ability to travel unrestricted worldwide
� Check whether the application ‘window’ is open
� Your application will be screened by a member of the CTC Aviation selection team
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� Fluent in English (verbal and written) to ICAO Level 6 minimum
� Click on the ‘apply now’ button
� Complete the initial British Airways application and select CTC Aviation as your chosen training provider complete � Able to obtain and maintain an EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate the remaining questions and click ‘submit’ and pass the British Airways Health Services medical examination � You will receive an auto-response to acknowledge receipt � Not have previously taken any EASA ATPL Theory examinations of your application � Able to produce a Criminal Record Check (CRC) Basic Disclosure Certificate and pass all British Airways referencing checks
Academic Entry Standards In English school/university grading systems (or National equivalents proof of equivalency to be provided by applicants) � 5 x GCSEs at Grade C or above including maths, English and a science (single or dual award) and, either � 3 x A-Levels or academic equivalents at BBC or higher, or � An Honours Degree at 2:2 or higher
� You will be contacted by email by a member of the CTC Aviation selection team to inform you whether your application has been successful � If successful, you will be invited to attend an initial CTC WINGS selection day at our Airline Resourcing & Selection Centre, Dibden Manor UK � If successful, the final stages of selection will be at the British Airways recruitment centre located at London Heathrow Airport �
Applicants not finally selected by British Airways but still meeting the selection requirements for CTC WINGS Training Sponsorship from CTC Aviation will be invited to enrol upon a ‘whitetail’ Integrated ATPL programme from which there may be a further opportunity to join British Airways upon Graduation through our Airline Placement Pool
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