FAQ - Airline Qualification Course

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Do I qualify?
How do I apply?
When can I apply?
How long will the training take?
Am I guaranteed a job
How much do I need to pay?
Who will instruct me?

Do I qualify?

You qualify for the CTC Wings Airline Qualification Course if you have a current commercial pilot's license (CPL) with multi-engine instrument rating (MEIR) and basic gas turbines (BGT), and preferably airline transport pilot's license (ATPL) subjects.

Also, you must be in current instrument flying practice.

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How do I apply?

Selection into the CTC Wings Airline Qualification Course is rigorous, comprehensive and entry is not automatic. Selection is key to the success of our programme and your future.

As a CTC Wings AQC applicant, you will be required to undertake the four phases of selection outlined below.

Phases Two, Three and Four are on concurrent days at CTC's Crew Training Centre-Hamilton, adjacent to Hamilton International Airport.

Phase One

Once you've submitted an application form, CTC will assess your application and invite those meeting the standard to attend Phase Two.

Phase Two

You will view a presentation about the course. This is followed by a computerised aptitude test (PilApt), a maths test and a written test. We will invite the best candidates to attend Phase Three the following day.

Phase Three

You will take part in two group exercises and a formal interview. Again, those meeting the standard will be invited to attend Phase Four the following day.

Phase Four

You will take part in a flight in one of CTC's Simulators. Upon successful completion of the selection process, CTC will offer you a place on the CTC Wings AQC.

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When can I apply?

You can apply anytime.

At this stage, CTC is planning on running selection and new courses monthly.

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How long will the training take?

Training for the CTC Wings AQC takes a total of 15 days. There are 5 days of ground school and 10 days (36 hours) of practical exercises in our Beech 200 King Air Simulator.

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Am I guaranteed a job?

We can not guarantee you a job. However, with our experience of supplying our global airline partners with qualified pilots, CTC will point you in the right direction and do our best to facilitate your route into an airline.

As at May 2008, 100% of CTC Wings graduates had gained immediate employment with one of our airline partners, so we have a great track record of success helping our graduates obtain employment.

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How much do I need to pay?

CTC prefers to discuss financial questions with our applicants one-on-one. We provide several financing options to our students, so please give us a call to discuss on +64 7 843 3304.

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Who will instruct me?

Your instructor will be an experienced airline training captain.

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