Entry Requirements for the Flybe Part-Sponsored and Mentored Cadetship Programme
(1) Right to Work in the European Economic Area
Right to Work in the European Economic Area - Candidates must have the right to work in the European Economic Area without restriction. You will be asked to prove evidence of eligibility to work and reside in the European Economic Area otherwise you will not be allowed to do an assessment or apply for the Programme. Evidence in the form of original versions of passport, work permit and/or visa documents must be presented on the day of assessment prior to conducting the test otherwise the assessment cannot be progressed.
(2) Education Qualifications
Education and Qualifications. Candidates must have attained a good level of education at secondary school (ie A Levels, Leaving Certificate or European equivalent) or matriculation level in order to meet entry requirements for the course. Where candidates have particular high scores in the Pilot Skills Assessment Test, Pilot Training College may choose to waive this requirement. It should be noted that most foreign applicants will need to have passed recognized exams in English and Mathematics in order to meet the minimum qualification for the Flybe Programme.
(3) Competence in English
English Language Competence: Instruction in the Pilot Training College of Ireland is normally through English and applicants who do not have Irish Leaving Certificate English must provide evidence of equivalent competence through school leaving or matriculation examinations. Achievement of a minimum standard in recognized tests of English will also be considered. Competence in spoken English is necessary to complete registration and The Pilot College of Ireland reserves the right to test oral language ability before registration can be completed. ICAO Level 4 English testing is a standard requirement for the issue of a JAR licence for students who do not have English as a first language. This test will be completed before a commercial pilot’s licence is issued.
(4) JAA Class 1 Medical
All suitable applicants must successfully complete a Class 1 Medical to secure a place on the programme.
5) Other Requirements Include:
- Candidates must be available to commence training in May 2012.
- Candidates must have proof of complete course funds.
- Candidates must be prepared to be fully bonded to Flybe for a period of 3 years.
(6) Candidates must successfully complete a Pilot Skills & Aptitude Assessment course at Pilot Training College:
The Pilot Skills Assessment is broken down into the following sections:
- Introduction to Pilot Training College.
- Multi-Crew Exercise
- COMPASS Computer Based Skills Test.
- Maths & Physics examination
- Group Exercise.
- Aviation Examination.
- Interview.
- Personal Profiling
(7) Selected candidates will go forward to the Flybe selection Board
