CTC Aviation Newsletter - October 2015

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October 2015

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This month, our postcard home is from Euan Hendry who is on the CTC WINGS ATPL Integrated “Whitetail” Route. Euan and his CP completed their flight training at our Crew Training Centre – Phoenix and had some unforgettable adventures along the

“I went solo on the 30th December 2014 and it felt truly fantastic.”

POSTCARD HOME

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We started flying at the beginning of December and quickly started to find our wings in the arid and unfamiliar territory.

While flying the Diamond DA40 on solo flights and enjoying the stunning scenery that Arizona has to offer, it makes you feel very privileged to be going through flight training. Even more so to be flying with CTC Aviation and enjoying flying virtually brand new aircraft.

For New Year we treated ourselves to a trip to Las Vegas for a few days. The journey should have seen us leaving Goodyear about midday and arriving in Vegas about 5pm... that was the plan anyway. We travelled to Vegas on the only day in 27 years that it had snowed in Nevada!

11 hours later, -5’C with no heater in the car and by virtue of a time zone change; we just made it into the hotel on the strip for the New Year celebrations.

The accommodation is fantastic. Everyone is housed in the same building, each having their own room, there are also two huge swimming pools and plenty of loungers to allow for relaxing in the sun during down time.

It is amazing to think that most of us have gone from very little flying experience to being holders of a CPL. I think I speak for everyone when I say that the training we have received out here has been second to none, and that facilities and aircraft that CTC Aviation offer out here are better than we could have hoped for.”

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CTC WINGS FULLY SPONSORED ADVANCED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR PROGRAMME We’re seeking enthusiastic and dedicated instructors looking to join our team and fast track their career.

If you hold a CPL, Class 1 medical and unrestricted FI(A), and have at least – •

200 hours of flight instruction

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150 IFR hours flight time

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450 hours total time

APPLY NOW:

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Those selected will •

Receive a training salary throughout the programme

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Complete Multi Engine Instrument and Class Rating (IRI/CRI) Flight Instructor training

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Complete CTC Aviation’s world-renowned Type Rating Instructor Core Course

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Complete our unique Airline Qualification Course (AQC) incorporating Multi Crew Cooperation certificate (MCC) and Initial airline Crew Resource Management (CRM) training

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Complete personal development training at both our New Zealand and United Kingdom facilities

At the end of the 3 year programme you may continue working as an instructor with potential relocation opportunities to our Crew Training Centres in New Zealand or the United States.

Alternatively, if you have aspirations to join the airlines and meet our Airline Partner entry requirements, our graduate placement team will work on your behalf to secure a co pilot employment opportunity as part of our CTC FLEXCREW ATP Scheme – joining the many CTC Aviation graduates now flying the globe.

Since launching our flagship CTC WINGS airline pilot career programmes in 2003, we have consistently secured placement for more than 98% of our graduates. But CTC WINGS is not our only route to the flight deck. In 2012 we introduced our portfolio of CTC TAKEOFF professional pilot training courses; offering more flexible entry criteria and training schedules.

This year our first CTC TAKEOFF graduates have commenced flying operations with airlines such as Ryanair, BA CityFlyer, Cathay Pacific, Jet2.com, Flybe and easyJet. We caught up with easyJet co pilot and CTC TAKEOFF graduate Mike Cross…

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? MICHAEL CROSS, A320 CO-PILOT, easyJet

Did you always want to be an airline pilot?

Flying commercially has always been an ambition of mine. I had my first trial flight when I was 14. It was an incredible experience and only heightened my enthusiasm.

What steps did you take to equip yourself with the right skills for an airline pilot career?

My subject choices at school were based upon a career with the airlines. I was reliably informed that a good understanding of maths and physics were essential, so I chose to study both of these, along with geography for my A-Levels.

The next decision was university or flight training. For me, going straight into flight training was the only option. I enroled on the CTC TAKEOFF modular training route and it was the best decision I have ever made.

What was your training like?

World–class! Training to be an airline pilot is extremely rewarding but also very challenging. I was impressed by the level of professionalism and dedication during the course.

How did your training prepare you for your airline pilot career?

The training is completely airline-focused. Flying state-of-the-art aircraft with instructors who have airline backgrounds fully prepares you for when you join an airline.

How did you get an airline placement?

Once I had completed the commercial/instrument flight training phase of the course, I gained a place on CTC Aviation’s unique Airline Qualification Course (AQC). This was my first real experience of operating a commercial airliner in a multi-crew environment. On successful completion of the course, I was notified that I was eligible for airline placement. I attended an interview with easyJet after about a month… and I started with them 5 months later! …and your life at easyJet today?

It’s an exhilarating and exciting place to work and I absolutely love my job. No two days are ever the same and the feeling of leaving the tarmac beneath you and breaking through the clouds is one that never gets old.

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Are you a frozen ATPL holder looking to secure your first co-pilot position?

For newly-qualified pilots, achieving that lucrative first airline placement as a co-pilot can be challenging – the CTC FLEXICREW ATP programme gives you access to an incredible range of opportunities.

Our CTC FLEXICREW ATP programme is designed to select and prepare newly-qualified, professional pilots from EASA Approved Training Organisations (ATOs) to become eligible for aircraft type rating training and placement by CTC FLEXICREW as a co-pilot with one of our Airline Partners such as Monarch Airlines, easyJet, Flybe, Ryanair and BA CityFlyer.

Successful applicants to CTC FLEXICREW ATP will be invited to enrol upon our Airline Qualification Course (AQC). Upon completing the course to the required standard, you will be eligible to be considered for placement with an Airline Partner.

Over the years, more than 400 newly-qualified pilots from a number of EASA ATOs have secured their first airline co-pilot role through CTC FLEXICREW ATP - join them today.

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