Airline Testimonials

At  Pilot Training College we measure our success on the success of our graduates and therefore the feedback from our airline partners is critical in this process. The following is a summary of the cadetship schemes that Pilot Training College currently operates:

Flybe

Flybe is the UK's number one regional airline, operating one of the youngest and most environmentally sensitive fleets in the world. The Pilot Training College Flybe Mentored Cadetship Scheme was introduced in 2008. The scheme is sponsored by Flybe with the aim of offering cadets First Officer positions with the airline upon successful completion of their training with The Pilot Training College. This course is a mentored couse and constant feedback is commnunicated to the sponsoring airline. There are further Flybe cadetships planned for 2010 including a recently launched part-sponsored cadetship programme. 

“The staff at PTC listened carefully to the Flybe requirements and advice offered by the airline in refining the selection procedures and formatting the course. This proactive approach by PTC has resulted in a successful establishment of a Mentored Cadetship scheme between PTC and Flybe" Capt Ian Baston, Chief Pilot, Flybe

Air Astana

PTC is the exclusive ab initio training partner of Air Astana, which is 49% owned by BAE and 51% owned by the Government of Kazakhstan. Air Astana is now recognised as one of the major airlines in the CIS region and is set to grow its fleet to 34 aircraft by 2013 and to 63 by 2022.

 "PTC was chosen and approved as an exclusive training provider of new Kazakh pilots for Air Astana following a long and rigorous selection process. PTC offer high quality training and instruction – as well as outstanding facilities, modern aircraft and training apparatus. "
Peter Foster CEO Air Astana

Nasair 

Nasair one of Saudi Arabia's premier airlines was established in 2007.  Nasair is flying to 30 domestic & international destinations with over 450 flights per week. It has the youngest fleet in Saudi Arabia offering a new generation of Airbus A320’s and Embraer’s E190 aircraft.  The training contract involves both a ab-initio (beginner) Pilot Cadetship Programme for new trainee pilot cadets and an advanced Graduate Pilot Training programme for existing Nasair pilots.

“Nasair is one of Saudi Arabia’s leading airlines, flying passengers in the region to domestic and international destinations at smart fares. We operate with a fleet of some of the world’s most modern aircraft and we require some of the world’s best flying crew. The quality of the training is absolutely essential to the continued success of the airline and its growing reputation for excellence. We chose PTC following a full and thorough assessment of their training facilities and standards and we were satisfied that the Irish company could deliver on what we require, highly skilled pilots”

Sulaiman Al-Hamdan, CEO of Nasair