Sigmar Aviation Training and Alteon Training, in conjunction with leading UK operator Thomas Cook Airways, are proud to offer a unique A-320 Self-Sponsored Type Rating Programme.
This programme completes the training already undertaken at any academy flight school. It has been specifically designed to provide the knowledge and experience that airlines are looking for in a First Officer. Specific Airline Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) are integrated into a two-month Training Programme. The training philosophy of this programme allows cadets to develop competency and confidence in jet flight operations.
The Alteon-Thomas Cook A320 Self Sponsored Type Rating Programme is designed to take an individual through an airline-oriented curriculum; once the line training is complete s/he is highly marketable to airlines. It provides an opportunity to gain real world airline experience. In today's pilot employment market the practical experience gained whilst flying for an airline is invaluable.
After completing the modular Jet Bridge Transition course, as described below, the qualified student will undertake base and line training as a First Officer, flying an A320 for Thomas Cook. The qualified student will be guaranteed 150 hours of flight time with the airline including line training. The student will also be eligible for additional flight time contingent upon the airline’s crew requirements. Should an opening exist, students could be offered employment with the airline upon successful completion of line training.
Our sister company, Sigmar Aviation, will be actively seeking out A320 positions to secure as many employment prospects as possible for First Officers. Having conducted 6 courses to date, all the First Officers on the programme were offered fulltime employment or contract opportunities.
The programme is split into a number of key segments, as follows:
Initial applications can be made by downloading and completing the A320 SSTR application form:
Or contacting the Programme Administrator: sstr@sigmaraviation.com
Tel: +353 1 669 8230
To be considered for this programme you shall need to meet ALL of the following requirements:
The Assessment will take place one of Alteon’s Training Centres in the UK. It will be completed in one day and will consist of an interview, psychomotor and psychological assessments & simulator assessment.
A Psychomotor assessment will be conducted using the Sigmar Aviation Training’s RADAR assessment system. This tests aptitude required for an intensive Type Rating Course. This is combined with an interview conducted by training staff from Alteon Training & Thomas Cook. In addition, there will be a 45-minute simulator assessment, to be conducted on one of Alteon’s 737-300 simulators by both an Alteon Training & Thomas Cook Airways Instructor.
From the results of the above process, the successful pilots will continue on to the full programme. Depending upon experience and/or skill levels, the student will proceed to the Bridge or Jet Orientation Course. This course, taught by Alteon Training instructors will prepare individuals for the fast jet and multi-crew environments and precedes the Type Rating.
This course is obligatory for students with the following minimum requirements: Frozen JAA ATPL, 100 hrs PIC, Multi Engine I/R, MCC Certificate (must be issued by a UK CAA approved school).
For the above students this course must be completed prior to the A320 Type Rating Course. It consists of 15 days of instruction and includes 6 days of instructor-led classroom tutorials, 5 FTD exercises and 4 FFS details.
Note: student progress is assessed at the end of the Classroom Tutorials, FTD and FFS exercises. Unsatisfactory progress may result in curtailment of the training.
The course is obligatory for students holding the minimum requirements as listed above and who have at least 500 hours MPA (multi pilot) experience. For the above students this course must be completed prior to the A320 Type Rating Course. It consists of 4 days of instructor-led classroom tutorials and 4 FFS details.
Note:
This course is centred around Alteon Training’s standard TRTO course. The groundschool, the technical part of the course, will be conducted by Alteon Training instructors, whilst the simulator phase will be conducted by either Thomas Cook or Alteon Training instructors or examiners.
Alteon Training provides the A-320 type rating course and base training & check.
This type-rating course will include the following:
A detailed course overview of the Ground School and Simulator Sessions shall be forwarded to every selected student before commencement of this course.
The Type Rating Course is TRTO approved by the UK CAA and holds JAA validation in respect of the Airbus A320 aircraft. The approved course consists of instructor-led tutorials, CBT, PTT and FMGC training, leading finally into a Full Flight Simulator Training Programme carried out by JAA qualified SFI/TRI/TRE's in JAR-STD1A approved simulators. Successful completion of the approved curriculum will result in a Part 1 type rating endorsement entered in the holders JAA ATPL.
Students who graduate from the Type Rating Course will proceed directly to Base Training followed by Line Training on the aircraft of Thomas Cook Airways. The course will include a minimum of 150 hours of line experience, including line training, for each student.
This is a JAR-FCL1 requirement for type rating issue and consists of a minimum of 6 take-offs and landing in the aircraft (A320). Thomas Cook Airways instructors will accomplish this on Thomas Cook Airways aircraft.
Following the issue of the A320 Type Rating, students will progress to Line Training. This will be carried out in Thomas Cook Airways aircraft, with Thomas Cook Airways instructors during normal line operations and will lead to the Final Line Check. This marks the end of the training phase and successful students will continue with the Line Experience until they have attained 150 hours total flight time on the A320, inclusive of line training.
For all of the above training the accommodation and travel expenses are the responsibility of the student. Alteon Training and Thomas Cook Airways will be able to assist with options for accommodation.
Housing at the home base will be the responsibility of the student at the home base defined by the airline. Since the airline does night stops at various stations, the airline will be responsible for accommodation for the crew at these stations, the airline will not be responsible to accommodate the crew at home base.
Every student is responsible for his/her own transportation and meals for the entire duration of the course. This also includes the transportation, lodging and meals during the interview and screening period in the United Kingdom.
Facts At A Glance – Pricing |
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Application | Free Of Charge |
Psychometric Assessment | £150 inc. UK VAT |
Simulator Assessment | £200 inc. UK VAT |
Bridge Course | £5,440 inc. UK VAT |
Jet Orientation | £3,350 inc. UK VAT |
Type Rating, Base, Line | £26,563 inc. UK VAT |
Pricing: The price for the Bridge and Type rating is £32k Inc VAT.
Note: The price for the course with JetOc will need to be reduced in line with the difference between the JetOc and Bridge.
Assessments 2008 (6-8 weeks prior to course start date) | Course Start Dates 2008 |
May | July |
July | September |
September | November |
For additional queries or to submit an application please contact:
Tel: +353 1 669 8230
sstr@sigmaraviation.com
Thomas Cook Airways: www.thomascook.com
Alteon Training: http://www.alteontraining.comwww.alteontraining.com