The Best Possible Training

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.

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 in our unique CTC Wings ATP database awaiting the Advanced phase of training - your type rating and subsequent placement with one of our partner airlines...

Advanced Pilot Training - take to the skies with our partner airlines

In the final and most exciting phase of the CTC Wings Cadet and ATP training programme, 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.

Did you know...
The captain and the first officer always eat different meals during a flight, just in case one of them gets sick.

Alternative routes into CTC Wings

Little or no flying experience?...

CTC Wings Cadet route
The CTC Wings Cadet route provides you with a sponsored training programme... all you need is talent and ambition. More...

Full time integrated CPL / IR

CTC TAKEOFF iCP route
An opportunity for those without the right to live and work in the EU to achieve JAA CPL/IR and ATPL. More...