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Designed for applicants with no flying experience, and makes you eligible for a job with one of our partner airlines.-
CTC Wings iCP
A self-funded, integrated pilot programme designed to get you from no experience to the issue of your CPL/IR. -
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For pilots who already hold a CPL/IR, this advanced course will make you eligible for employment with one of our partner airlines. -
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CTC Wings ATP
Airline focussed training.
Applications currently closed
Please note: The CTC Wings ATP route is currently closed for applications. At this time we have fulfilled the requirement for CTC Wings ATP and we have, therefore, temporarily closed the application system for new CTC Wings ATP applicants. Please enter your email address below to register for updates or monitor the website over the coming months for further updates on when the programme is likely to re-open.
Please note: The CTC Wings ATP route is currently closed for applications. At this time we have fulfilled the requirement for CTC Wings ATP and we have, therefore, temporarily closed the application system for new CTC Wings ATP applicants. Please enter your email address below to register for updates or monitor the website over the coming months for further updates on when the programme is likely to re-open.
Airline Qualification Course (AQC)
Intermediate Pilot Training - gaining jet aircraft experience
After the first 3 stages of selection, you will be invited to attend CTC's AQC (Airline Qualification Course) - a three-week ground school and simulator-based training course incorporating MCC (Multi Crew Co-operation course) at our Crew Training Centres at Dibden and Nursling (both of which are near to Southampton on the south coast of the UK). This is the stage at which we bring CTC Wings Cadet and CTC Wings ATP pilots together to train side by side. It is also the fourth and final stage of selection for CTC Wings ATP applicants.
This phase of the programme is hands-on, airline-focussed training using state-of-the-art Boeing and Airbus technology to give you the skills you need to manage a commercial flight deck and operate today's advanced jet aircraft in a multi-crew, IFR environment.
What makes CTC's AQC unique is the face that it combines the regulatory MCC certificate process with an airline standard Initial CRM (Crew Resource Management) syllabus and and advanced handling skills programme - a full 16 hours additional simulator time - to ensure you are fully prepared for your airline type rating when the opportunity arises.
On successful completion of the AQC course you will be the proud owner of an MCC certificate - a vital step along the path to flying for a commercial airline. Those who also meet the CTC Wings standard during AQC will be placed on our unique CTC Wings ATP database awaiting the Advanced phase of training - your type rating - and subsequent placement with a partner airline.
AQC Course Structure
| MCC - CRM & Ground School | Simulator Exercises | Advanced Jet Handling |
| Southampton (UK) | Southampton (UK) | Southampton (UK) |
| Here you will learn how to work as a team - something you will need in a professional airline environment. Introduction to SOPs and Flight Deck Management, checklist usage and flight profiles. Duration: 1 week |
5 x shared four-hour simulator sessions in our B737 or A320 jet simulator. Content includes automation management with
an introduction to auto-flight and flight director system operation. Duration: 1 week |
Shared simulator details to provide the opportunity to build on the Phase 1 MCC skills and
take them to a significantly higher level. The focus is on developing key advanced jet handling skills & introduction to Line Orientated Flight Training (LOFT). Assessment at the end. Duration: 1 week |
Advanced Training
Advanced Training - take to the skies with our partner airlines
This stage is subject to airline placement.
In the final and most exciting phase of your CTC Wings Cadet or ATP training, you get a real taste of what your new career holds as you work closely with one of our world-class partner airlines. Advanced pilot training incorporates type rating, aircraft base training, line training and line experience and, once you've proved yourself in the flight deck, you'll graduate as a fully qualified airline pilot.
The terms for commencing your type rating can vary from airline to airline depending on their requirement level. It may be that there will be additional costs involved at this stage and details of the current terms on offer will be discussed openly with you as and when opportunities arise.
When you reach this point you might find you complete this final phase with CTC or your partner airline, either in the UK or overseas - whichever way, you will now be ready to start flying as a First Officer with your airline.
Please note: The CTC Wings ATP database augments the CTC Wings Cadet hold pool. Pilots on the CTC Wings ATP database will be called up for type ratings when we do not have enough cadets ready and available for type rating.
Advanced Training Structure
| Type Rating | Base Training | Line Training |
| Southampton (UK) | With airline | With airline |
| May be completed by CTC or your airline; in the UK or abroad. Typically takes 2 months and will normally be on a shorthaul aircraft type. | Completed by your airline, this is the first time you will fly the commercial airliner. Normally a minimum of 6 take-offs and landings. | This takes approximately 8 months. Your first flight with passengers, then 40 to 50 flights with a Training Captain until you are cleared as a First Officer. Thereafter, you build hours and experience 'flying the line'. |
