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Current sponsorship schemes from known airlines:
Monarch Airlines
British Airways
Aer Lingus
Cathay Pacific
Flybe
MONARCH AIRLINES - UNITED KINGDOM - Multi-crew Pilot Licence (Skip to news article here)
What they have to say:
In a press release, CTC today (30th October 2011) said this:
Monarch Airlines (Monarch), one of the UK’s largest operators, and CTC Aviation Group plc (CTC), world leaders in the airline pilot training arena, have announced an exciting new partnership to deliver Multi-crew Pilot Licence (MPL) training together. Monarch and CTC have a long standing relationship and almost one quarter of Monarch’s current pilot workforce are graduates of CTC’s established and highly reputed cadet training programme, “CTC Wings”. Monarch has selected CTC to exclusively supply all their future cadet pilots under a newly launched cadet training programme – “Monarch Wings.”
To find out more please visit our 'Monarch Airlines MPL' page...
CTC will soon be accepting applications, visit the CTC website to find out further information.
BRITISH AIRWAYS - UNITED KINGDOM - FUTURE PILOT PROGRAMME (Skip to news article here)
What they have to say:
In a press release, BA today (11th August 2011) said this:
British Airways has launched its biggest pilot recruitment drive in more than 10 years.
The airline plans to take on more than 800 new pilots by 2016, using three combined recruitment programmes:
- A new programme to help people to train to become airline pilots for the first time, called the ‘Future Pilot Programme’.
- Recruitment of qualified pilots from other airlines
- A joint initiative with the UK Armed Forces to provide military pilots with a planned career path into commercial aviation.
The British Airways Future Pilot Programme will help about 400 applicants to gain a place at an approved flight training school, with successful candidates landing a job as a British Airways pilot.
Previously people have been prevented or deterred from starting a career as an airline pilot, due to the initial private training costs of around £100,000, which they have had to find themselves. This programme helps students to secure funding to train as a pilot which they can pay back later in their career.
The airline is also using YouTube as a recruitment tool for the first time. Anyone interested in becoming British Airways’ next generation of pilots can learn more about the programme and hear useful advice from current pilots from the clip on the company’s dedicated YouTube site.
Captain Robin Glover, head of pilot recruitment at British Airways, said: “The Future Pilot Programme is a fantastic opportunity for anyone, from any background to realise their ambition of becoming a pilot and flying for British Airways.
“By removing the barrier of initial training costs and making it more accessible to a wider range of people, we hope to be able to attract the very best talent out there.
“It is a really exciting time to join British Airways as we are giving our customers even more choice by adding new destinations to our network and introducing new aircraft to our fleet.
“No other airline in the UK offers the opportunities that British Airways does for developing a career as a pilot.”
Successful trainees will attend one of three world-class flight training colleges in the UK and Spain, with the initial training fees covered by sponsor company, Airline Placement Limited (APL), with British Airways acting as guarantor.
The Future Pilot Programme is part of a wider pilot recruitment plan at British Airways. The airline is also taking on current commercial pilots and working with the UK Armed Forces to give military pilots a new career in commercial aviation, once their agreed service period has ended.
BRITISH AIRWAYS are currently accepting applications, visit the British Airways careers website to find out further information.
AER LINGUS
What they have to say:
This is an exceptional opportunity for individuals to train and qualify as a commercial pilot, and could be the starting point for a rewarding career with Aer Lingus.
As part of our commitment to this Cadet Pilot Programme, Aer Lingus will fund part of the costs and provide a first class mentored programme throughout the duration of the course. This will involve regular contact with a specially designated member of the Aer Lingus Flight Operations team who will oversee your progress and provide advice and guidance throughout the course.
As a prospective Aer Lingus trainee pilot you should have a technical aptitude and display maturity, commitment, flexibility, motivation and a willingness to accept responsibility. Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills are essential qualities with a good appreciation of our customers’ expectations.
Working as part of a team on our modern aircraft can be challenging and physically demanding. For those who thrive on responsibility and embrace professionalism, this career is both rewarding and fulfilling.
To qualify to fly a commercial aircraft, like the Airbus 320, you have to undergo a challenging and intensive training programme.
AER LINGUS are currently accepting applications, visit the Aer Lingus careers website to find out further information.
CATHAY PACIFIC
What they have to say:
We currently fly to 115 destinations around the world. Our home – Hong Kong International Airport, is open 24 hours and handles over 600 arrivals and departures each day. Our fleet of over 123 aircraft – one of the world's youngest, includes the most advanced models from Boeing and Airbus.
To demonstrate our commitment to Hong Kong, and with an eye towards our future, we introduced the Cadet Pilot Programme in 1988. This meticulously designed programme, has already put over 250 dynamic individuals into the of Flight Decks of our aircraft.
Our selection process and training programme are rigorous. You need not have previous flying experience, but you should be ambitious and enthusiastic. This is a career path with a goal to becoming a Captain, and the chance to be a very important member of our team.
CATHAY PACIFIC are currently accepting applications, visit the Cathay Pacific careers website to find out further information.
FLYBE.com
What they have to say:
Flybe operates a Mentored Airline Pilots’ Cadetship Scheme in partnership with The Pilot Training College Ireland (PTC) at Waterford in Ireland. Successful acceptance into the scheme will result in Flybe covering the cost of a Jet Orientation Course (JOC) after completion of the JAA Integrated Course. This JOC will be carried out on a Boeing 737 simulator using Flybe SOPs conducted by Parc Aviation in Dublin. Participation in this scheme gives students high quality training with a proven very high success rate during subsequent type rating training with Flybe. Candidates will be selected by PTC and interviewed by Flybe prior to commencement of the course. Completion of JOC will result in the offer of employment with Flybe. Visit www.pilottraining.ie for further information.
FLYBE.com are currently accepting applications for a part sponsored scheme, visit the FLYBE careers website to find out further information.
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