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ATP Selection - get on board with the best

Check that you qualify for a CTC Wings ATP place

CTC Wings ATP places are strictly limited. To qualify, you must:

• hold a current JAA Frozen ATPL with first series passes in both the IR and CPL skills test *
• hold a current JAA Multi-Engine Instrument Rating
• be fluent in English (verbal and written)
• produce a CRC (criminal record check) Basic Disclosure Certificate before training can commence
• hold a current JAA class 1 medical certificate
• have the unrestricted right to live and work in the EU for European airline opportunities**

** If you do not have the right to live and work in the EU, you may be eligible for one of the routes into our CTC Wings programme in New Zealand. Alternatively, please monitor this website for a potential change in entry criteria for opportunities in the Far East and Australasia.

The selection process for aspiring CTC Wings ATP pilots is challenging and competitive, designed to test your mettle through each of the four phases - application, testing, interview and CTC's Airline Qualification Course.

By the end of the process, both you and CTC will have a clear, all-round picture of your abilities and your potential as a pilot.

Step 1
Fill in the online application form. Your application will be carefully screened to ensure your suitability for the next stage.

Step 2
All suitable applicants are invited to take part in an assessment day where we will test your numerical skills and discover your natural ability using the world's leading pilot aptitude testing system. We'll also endeavour to answer any remaining questions you have about CTC Wings during a presentation delivered by one of the CTC team.

* You will be required to produce original evidence of your ATPL exam results at this phase of selection. We will take photocopies of this paperwork to be retained on your training file if you are successful through selection.

Step 3
The next hurdle is a second assessment day. This time you will take part in group activities to evaluate your interpersonal skills and complete an interview conducted by a member of our HR team and one of CTC's Airline Training Captains.

Step 4
As a CTC Wings ATP applicant, the final stage of selection is our Airline Qualification Course that you have to complete before you can join the programme. Subject to successful performance during the AQC, you will be placed in a 'holding pool' awaiting the next available place on a type-rating course for one of our partner airlines.

Naturally our partner airlines will also want to get to know you, so in addition to these four steps, you may be invited to an additional interview or to an extra selection session during your training with us.

18 February 2008 : Thank you for your interest in applying for the CTC Wings ATP programme. Due to the large volume of applications that have recently been received, we have temporarily closed the website to new ATP applicants. We are therefore not currently accepting applications for the ATP programme at this time, but please monitor the website, as we will be accepting applications in the near future.

Applicants who already have an applicant number, click here to continue your application process.

Lee Woodward

Head of CTC Wings

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