IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
AIRLINE PILOT CAREER PROGRAMMES
INTEGRATED ATPL / FAST-TRACK 1 / FAST-TRACK 2
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT CTC AVIATION
AIRLINE PILOT CAREER PROGRAMME
We are a global airline pilot training and resourcing company, providing innovative solutions in partnership with our customers.
Wizz Air is one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines and has partnered with CTC Aviation to deliver three new and innovative european airline pilot programmes:
Our latest generation training centres and resources are located at attractive, well-connected and convenient locations in Southampton, Bournemouth, London and Coventry (UK), Phoenix (USA) and Hamilton (NZ). We provide a wide range of aviation services from trainee pilot selection, training and airline placement, to the more advanced selection, training and provisioning requirements for experienced pilots, instructors and examiners. CTC WINGS provides full-time airline pilot career programmes for both our individual and airline customers - underpinned by unique sponsorship and Performance Protection opportunities.
INTEGRATED ATPL AIRLINE PILOT CAREER PROGRAMME Aspiring airline pilots with little or no previous flying experience.
FAST-TRACK 1 Holders of a PPL(A) minimum of 154-hours logged flight experience (must be achieved prior to the commencement of CPL/MEP/IR aircraft flight training)
FAST-TRACK 2 Holders of a PPL(A) minimum of 154-hours logged flight experience (must be achieved prior to the commencement of CPL/MEP/IR aircraft flight training) Passes in all 14 EASA ATPL Theoretical Knowledge Examinations
These are truly unique airline pilot career programmes enabling you to take to the skies and embark upon an unrivalled airline pilot career path with Wizz Air. Throughout your training, you will join fellow trainee airline pilots to experience the skies in spectacular parts of the world as never before; as well as sharing adventures and making friendships that will last a lifetime.
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TRAINING
SPONSORSHIP FROM CTC AVIATION AND WIZZ AIR
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FULLY MENTORED AND SUPPORTED CTC WINGS PROGRAMME FROM WIZZ AIR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CTC AVIATION
2. CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT FROM WIZZ AIR PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF INTEGRATED ATPL TRAINING 3.
FULL EMPLOYMENT AS A CO-PILOT (ON A TRAINING SALARY) WITH WIZZ AIR AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF A320 TYPE RATING TRAINING
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PROVISION OF CTC WINGS ‘PERFORMANCE PROTECTION ’ FROM CTC AVIATION
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POTENTIAL ACCESS TO BANK LOAN FUNDING*
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COMPETITIVE FEE STRUCTURE WITH A SIMPLE PHASED PAYMENT PROFILE
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OPTION TO INCLUDE A BSc (HONOURS) DEGREE IN PROFESSIONAL AVIATION PILOT PRACTICE FROM UK-BASED MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY WITH POTENTIAL ACCESS TO A STUDENT LOAN**
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TRAINING ON THE LATEST GENERATION EFIS AND TAS-EQUIPPED AIRCRAFT AND SIMULATORS INCLUDING UPSET PREVENTION AND RECOVERY TRAINING (UPRT)
*Subject to Bank lending criteria and assessed on an individual basis **Subject to eligibilty criteria
ROUTE PLAN INTEGRATED ATPL AIRLINE PILOT CAREER PROGRAMME FAST-TRACK 1 FAST-TRACK 2
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APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
ATPL THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE TRAINING
FOUNDATION FLIGHT TRAINING
Airline Resourcing & Selection Centre - Dibden Manor, UK and/ or CEE
Classroom and iPad/computer-based UK
Single-engine piston aircraft NZ or USA
We integrate the use of Computer-Based Training (CBT) with self study and tutor-led instruction from some of the best instructors in the industry
COMMERCIAL & INSTRUMENT FLIGHT TRAINING UPSET PREVENTION & RECOVERY TRAINING (UPRT)
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
Single and multi-engine Diamond DA42 aircraft and simulator NZ or USA, and UK
APPROXIMATELY 24 WEEKS
APPROXIMATELY 18 WEEKS
A comprehensive selection process with CTC Aviation and Wizz Air Conditional job offer from Wizz Air if successful 1 OR 2 DAYS
SELECTION
APPROXIMATELY 26 WEEKS
PHASE 1
Note: If the BSc Degree option is chosen, additional training modules will be interspersed with ATPL and Airline training.
you will receive training to pass both CPL and IR UK/USA only skills tests on the EFIS DA42 aircraft UK/USA only
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SUCCESSFUL GRADUATION FROM THIS ROUTE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH:
These items combined are known as a ‘frozen’ ATPL with A320 Type Rating and are the minimum requirements to fly for Wizz Air as a co-pilot and continue into a permanent flying career.
1. ATPL Theoretical Knowledge 2. Commercial Pilot’s Licence with Instrument Rating and Multi-Engine Piston class rating (CPL/IR/MEP) 3. Multi-Crew Co-operation (MCC) course completion certificate 4. Jet operations training 5. Upset Prevention & Recovery Training (UPRT) 6. A320 Type Rating 7. BSc (Honours) Degree in Professional Aviation Pilot Practice (if selected as an option)
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MULTI-PILOT FLIGHT TRAINING
A320 TYPE RATING TRAINING
WIZZ AIR LINE TRAINING
Airline Qualification Course (AQC) UK CTC Aviation’s world-renowned Airline Qualification Course (AQC) incorporating Multi Crew Co-operation (MCC) certificate, advanced handling skills and an Initial Crew Resource Management (CRM) course
Airbus A320 simulator and aircraft CTC Aviation and Wizz Air, UK
DURATION 4 WEEKS
APPROXIMATELY 8 WEEKS
Type technical ground school utilising Wizz Air’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Wizz Air aircraft base, safety procedures and line training in CEE/Europe Initial Operating Experience (IOE) and training as a Wizz Air co-pilot (approximately 60 sectors) Employment as an A320 co-pilot with Wizz Air
APPROXIMATELY 12 WEEKS
PHASE 2 All details correct at time of print and subject to change
FINANCE FEES
ADDITIONAL FEES
The fee for the complete CTC WINGS Integrated ATPL Airline Pilot Career Programme in partnership with Wizz Air is €128,800. (Paid in 15 instalments)
� Food and living expenses
Innovative funding options are available through a number of financial institutions including BBVA and ATPL Finance Limited.*
� IELTS level 6 test fee (required for non-native English speakers prior to commencing training)
If the BSc Degree option is elected: For more information refer to both the BSc Honours Degree and Finance and Funding ‘Info Guides’.
� Travel and medical insurance
PERFORMANCE PROTECTION From CTC Aviation
� CTC Aviation selection fee � EASA Class 1 medical fee – EASA scale of charges
� The provision of all additional training and any retesting to achieve the required competence, at no extra cost � Initial licences and ratings issue fees
� A refund of fees (less a €7,000 deductible) should we cease your training due to your competence falling below the � Insurances to protect life, finance, personal property and minimum required professional pilot issue standard training expenses
WHAT’S INCLUDED *Subject to eligibility criteria
Selection by CTC Aviation enables CTC WINGS Performance Protection to be provided:
� All training, equipment, uniform and airfield fees
� Sponsorship from Wizz Air (see page 3) � CTC WINGS Performance Protection from CTC Aviation � Self-catered accommodation for all phases of training � Air travel to either NZ or US (if required) � All CAA exam and skills test fees - initial (and retakes if required) � EASA CPL/IR Licence issue fee � Licence conversion fees to Hungarian Licence
terms and conditions apply
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ENROLMENT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS aged between 18 - 55 have the unrestricted right to live and work in the EU demonstrate competence in the English language (verbal and written) during selection and achieve ICAO level 5 prior to completion of CPL/ MEP/IR skills tests produce a CRC (Criminal Record Check) Basic Disclosure Certificate or local equivalent before training can commence min height 1.54m max height 1.93m * be able to obtain an EASA Class 1 medical without restrictions proir to commencing training and pass the Wizz Air Health Services medical examination prior to employment
INTEGRATED ATPL AIRLINE PILOT CAREER PROGRAMME FAST-TRACK 1 FAST-TRACK 2
ACADEMIC ENTRY STANDARDS**
APPLICATION PROCESS
CEE
Go to ctcaviation.com/wizzair Select the Route for you and click on the ‘apply now’ button* Complete the online application form and click ‘submit’ You will receive an auto-response to acknowledge receipt of your application
A High School Degree (normally achieved at age 18) with a good standard in Mathematics, Science and English language – or equivalent, supported by certificate evidence UK
*If the window is closed, then you may consider applying for the CTC WINGS Integrated ATPL Route. Applications are open all year round
5 GCSEs at grade C or above - including mathematics, science and English language and 3 GCE A levels at grade C or above – or equivalent, supported by certificate evidence
SELECTION
Holders of EASA ATPL examination passes
Your application will be screened by a member of the CTC Aviation selection team
current PPL(A) holders are eligible providing no more than 150 hours total aircraft flight time have been logged
Applicants will need to state whether they have obtained their
hold a current PPL(A) issued by an ICAO Annex 1 member state
modular approved ATO and supply copies of the pass certificates
meet current EASA Night Qualification requirements (must be achieved prior to the commencement of CPL/MEP/IR flight training)
with results and a certificate of attendance from the ATO
minimum of 154 hours of logged flight experience in an aircraft (must be achieved prior to the commencement of CPL/MEP/IR flight training) with no less than 25 hours dual and 100 hours Pilot in Command (PIC)
*applicants who fall outside of this range may still apply for the programme but will be required to undergo an ergonomic assessment in an aircraft and A320 simulator prior to being accepted onto the programme
Shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend a second selection day at Dibden Manor, UK or with Wizz Air in Budapest, Bucharest or Warsaw
meet EASA CPL Qualifying Cross Country requirements = Minimum of 300 NM with 2 intermediate airfield stops
**see naric.org.uk for all other international academic comparisons
If not selected by Wizz Air, those meeting the CTC WINGS standards through the selection process will be eligible to enrol on the CTC WINGS Integrated ATPL Route ctcaviation.com/whitetail
have achieved passes in all 14 EASA ATPL Theoretical Knowledge examinations
ATPL examination passes either through an Integrated or
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 or at Wizz Air centres in Budapest, Warsaw or Bucharest
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