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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
A330 mPL ProGrAmmE
VIrGIn AtLAntIc FuturE FLYErS
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ROUTE
GUIDE
IntroductIon
About ctc AviAtion
We are a global airline pilot training and resourcing company, providing innovative
solutions in true partnership with our customers.
Our latest generation training centres and resources are located at attractive,
well-connected and convenient locations in Southampton, UK, as well as Phoenix,
USA and Hamilton, New Zealand.
We provide a wide range of aviation services from trainee pilot selection, career
programmes and airline placement, to the more advanced selection, training and
provisioning requirements for experienced pilots, instructors and examiners.
This guide has been designed to be read in conjunction with our prospectuses and
website to provide the key information about the specific training Route in which you
are interested.
cAreer progrAmme
Virgin Atlantic is one of the world’s most recognised airlines and is partnering with
CTC Aviation to introduce new, exciting and innovative solutions for pilot training.
This new CTC WINGS Multi-crew Pilot Licence (MPL) airline pilot career
programme – Virgin Atlantic Future Flyers – is at the leading edge of airline pilot
training innovation.
Selected and mentored by Virgin Atlantic from day one, you will embark upon a
unique Route of training with an option to incorporate a BSc (Honours) Degree
through Middlesex University. On graduation you will take up the role of co-pilot
on the Airbus A330, flying Virgin Atlantic long-haul routes across the globe.
Throughout your training, you will join fellow trainee airline pilots to experience the
skies in spectacular parts of the world as never before; as well as sharing adventures
and making new friends that will last a lifetime.
Virgin Atlantic
Future Flyers
Programme
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
SPonSorShIP
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Fully mentored And supported ctc Wings progrAmme
From virgin AtlAntic in pArtnership With ctc AviAtion
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employment* Will initiAlly be As A co-pilot on Airbus A330 AircrAFt
With virgin AtlAntic At the completion oF trAining
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repAyment oF security bond (over seven yeArs) in Addition
to sAlAry once Fully employed by virgin AtlAntic
4.
provision oF ‘perFormAnce protection’ From ctc AviAtion
5.
Access to bAnK loAn Funding**
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option to include the bsc (honours) degree in
proFessionAl AviAtion pilot prActice
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Access to uK government student loAn Funding*
(iF degree option tAKen)
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trAining on the lAtest generAtion AircrAFt And simulAtors
including upset prevention And recovery trAining (uprt)
*Subject to eligibilty criteria
**Subject to the Bank’s lending criteria and assessed on a case by case basis
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ApplicAtion & selection
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KnoWledge trAining
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We integrate the use of Computer-Based Training
(CBT) with self study and tutor-led instruction
from some of the best instructors in the industry.
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ApprOximATelY 26 WeekS
This flight training element of the MPL
syllabus sets MPL apart from traditional
flight training. Flying the EFIS DA40, you’ll
learn the fundamentals of visual flying, basic
instrument flying, night flying and Upset
Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT).
ApprOximATelY 19 WeekS
selection
Note: If the BSc Degree option is chosen, additional training modules will be interspersed with MPL training.
core sKills phAse
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
SucceSSful graduation from thiS mPl route will Provide you with:
Note:
� Holders of an MPL may apply for an ATPL upon meeting
Upon commencement of flying with Virgin Atlantic, you will continue
to gain Line Oriented Experience (LOE) which will conclude with a final
‘line check’ with a Virgin Atlantic Training Captain. This experience may
also contribute towards your BSc Degree (if selected as an option).
1. A Multi-crew Pilot Licence on A330 aircraft with
Virgin Atlantic Airways
2. MPL/ATPL Theoretical Knowledge and examination passes
3. Bsc (Honours) Degree in Professional Aviation Pilot Practice
(if selected as an option)
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Airline type speciFic
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Your instrument flight training begins on our
Airbus A320 simulator using Virgin Atlantic’s
SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
Type-technical ground school utilises advanced
CBT and Virtual Flight Deck (VFD) technology,
developing your advanced handling skills on
our motion A320 simulators, utilising more
complete versions of Virgin Atlantic’s SOPs.
LOFT covers more complex scenarios, TEM
training is further developed and you will
complete this phase with UPRT.
The Advanced Phase in MPL is akin to type
rating training. You will now move onto the
A330 and, using Virgin Atlantic’s airline SOPs,
you will learn to handle more complex system
failures and emergencies in readiness for the
Licence Skills Test (LST)
long-haul line Flying
with virgin Atlantic
Line Orientated Experience (LOE)
and Line Check. You will also
complete Safety, Emergency
and Procedures training.
An Initial Crew Resource Management (CRM)
course covers Threat and Error Management
training (TEM) and concludes with Line
Orientated Flight Training (LOFT) and UPRT.
ApprOximATelY 11 WeekS
ApprOximATelY 10 mONThS
ApprOximATelY 4 WeekS
ApprOximATelY 7 WeekS
bAsic phAse
intermediAte phAse
AdvAnced phAse
� supernumerary Flights
At key points during your training you will also have chance to observe flights from the Flight Deck of a Virgin Atlantic A330
the information above is for illustrative purposes only
FInAncE
Funding
AdditionAl Fees
The funding required for the complete CTC WINGS MPL in
partnership with Virgin Atlantic is £109,000, comprising a Security
Bond for that amount (paid in a series of instalments).
� CTC Aviation Selection Fee
Self-catered accommodation is included within the sponsorship.
� Insurances to protect life, finance and training expenses
� EASA Class 1 medical – EASA scale of charges
� Travel and medical insurance for either NZ or USA
� Food and living expenses
if the bsc degree option is selected:
� For more information refer to both the BSc Honours Degree
and Finance and Funding information guides
perFormAnce protection
From ctc Aviation
Joint pre-selection by the CTC Aviation and Virgin Atlantic selection
teams enables the following Performance Protection elements to
be included:
� All additional training – removing the need to budget for such
an eventuality, should it be necessary
� We will provide a refund of any monies deposited by you to
secure your sponsorship should you cease training due to your
skills falling below the minimum required professional pilot
licence standard
terms and conditions apply
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
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minimum requirements
ApplicAtion process
selection
� Be at least 17 years of age on date of application
(18 to commence training)
� Go to ctcaviation.com/virginatlantic
� Your application will be screened by a member of the
CTC Aviation selection team
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� Have the unrestricted right to live and work in the UK
� Hold a minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C or
above, including maths, science and English language
� Be able to demonstrate that you have successfully completed
secondary or high school education (or equivalent)
� Be fluent in English (verbal and written)
� Produce a current CRC (Criminal Record Check) basic disclosure
certificate before training can commence
� Minimum height 5’ 2” (157cm), maximum height 6’ 5” (196cm)
� Be able to obtain an EASA Class 1 medical without restrictions
� Check whether the application ‘window’ is open
� Click on the ‘apply now’ button
� Complete the online application form and click ‘submit’
� You will receive an auto-response to acknowledge
receipt of your application
� You will be contacted via email by a member of the
CTC Aviation selection team to inform you whether your
application has been successful
� If successful, you will be invited to attend a bespoke
Virgin Atlantic selection day at the CTC Aviation Airline
Resourcing and Selection Centre – Dibden Manor, Hampshire, UK
� A final interview will take place at Virgin Atlantic for those who
meet the CTC WINGS and Virgin Atlantic selection requirements
� If not selected by Virgin Atlantic, those meeting the CTC WINGS
standards through the selection process will be eligible
to enrol on the CTC WINGS Integrated ATPL programme
ctcaviation.com/wings
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