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/EASA ATPL with first series passes in both the IR and CPL skills test
hold a current JAA/EASA Multi-Engine Instrument Rating
have passed all 14 ATPL Theoretical Knowledge exams with no more than 3 subjects passed at the second attempt
be fluent in English (verbal and written)
produce a CRC (criminal record check) Basic Disclosure Certificate before training can commence
hold a current JAA/EASA unrestricted Class 1 medical
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 might 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. During the morning we will test your numerical skills, discover your natural ability using the world's leading pilot aptitude testing system and you will take part in some group activities for us to evaluate your interpersonal skills.

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
Those who are successful at Step 2 will be asked to stay on for the afternoon and complete an interview conducted by members of our CTC Wings selection team. (On occasions, this interview might need to take place at a later date which we will arrange at a time that is mutually agreeable).

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. This bespoke course which is unique to CTC Wings affords you valuable training in either the B737 or Airbus A320 simulator and, subject to successful performance during the AQC, you will be placed in our unique CTC Wings ATP database awaiting any type-rating and airline placement opportunities with one of our partner airlines.

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.

It should also be noted that some airlines may require a contribution towards type rating costs. Details of the terms on offer will be made available for you to review at the point of offer as these can vary from time to time and airline to airline.

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