How much does lesson repetitions affect your airline job application?

Im in an integrated flight school. I finished theory with 94% average which i was happy about because i often used to struggle more with theoretical part and always excelled in practical stuff.

Our phase 1 of flying is practice up to Solo release

I am currently in phase 1 and i’ve had to repeat quite a few lessons. Mostly in the pattern(short final is my biggest struggle currently mostly getting the feel of the flare. The learning curve has been quite steep. And in an integrated school you feel horrible every time they tell you you have to repeat a lesson because someone else might be moving at a frantic pace and i know comparison is the thief of joy. So i was wondering how much these affect airline job applications later.

I am aware failed checkrides affect it but i dont know about normal lessons.

Basically as the title says, I am looking at starting my journey into the flight deck next year and I want to spend the next 6-8 months studying to prepare myself. What resources would anyone here in Europe suggest? I need to sharpen my mental math skills, practice my aptitude tests etc. What else do I need to do besides getting a Class 1?

Also what resources would you recommend for studying?

Hier das Buch wer hat Erfahrung ?

Hi everyone,

I’m hoping someone here might be able to give me some insight into my Ryanair pilot application, because after almost a year I genuinely don’t understand what might be happening.

I applied for a pilot position with Ryanair almost a year ago. I hold:

• EASA CPL(A) with ATPL theory credits
• MEP/IR
• APS MCC
• Advanced UPRT
• 160 hours total flight time
• Around 91 hours PIC
• 90% average in ATPL theory

My application and documents have also been checked with a colleague who went through the process, and as far as we can tell everything is correct.

What makes the situation particularly confusing is that I have several friends from the same flight school and the same course who have already been contacted and, in some cases, hired by Ryanair.

I also have previous experience with Ryanair. Before starting my flight training, I worked as cabin crew for Ryanair for one year at a European base. During my time there, I actually told them at my exit meeting that my intention was to become a pilot and eventually come back to Ryanair as a pilot.

I genuinely wanted to return to Ryanair, and still do. It has been my dream airline for a long time. I like the way the company operates, the roster, the network and the working environment, and I would honestly be very happy to build my career there.

There are only two situations from my time as cabin crew that I could imagine potentially being relevant, which is why I'm wondering if anyone with experience in the company might have some insight.

The first was my 90-day meeting, where I was told that my sales figures were low. However, my base and the type of passengers we carried meant that there were days where we simply sold nothing, or perhaps one meal deal. I never received any disciplinary action or serious negative feedback regarding this.

The second was during the summer, when I had a particularly demanding sequence of duties. I had been working 10+ hour days, including one duty period of 13h52. On the fifth day I was extremely fatigued and reported fatigue because I genuinely felt that I was no longer fit to operate safely.

Apart from those two situations, I never had any disciplinary issues. In fact, I received several positive reports from my No.1s during my time with the company.

So I'm wondering whether my previous employment with Ryanair could somehow be affecting my pilot application, even though I left on good terms and had already made it clear that I wanted to return as a pilot.

I have also wondered whether I should somehow start over with my application, but I understand that Ryanair only allows one profile/application, so I don't want to create a second one and potentially make things worse.

At this point, I honestly don't know what else I can do. I don't expect to be guaranteed an interview just because I meet the requirements, but after almost a year with no communication at all, while people from the same course have already been hired, I'm struggling to understand what might be holding my application back.

Has anyone here been in a similar situation, particularly anyone who previously worked for Ryanair in another role before applying as a pilot?

Could previous cabin crew employment, a fatigue report, or something from my previous employment potentially affect the pilot application?

Any insight would be really appreciated. I genuinely want to work for Ryanair and would love the opportunity to at least go through the selection process.

Thanks!

Mn hört ja gerade das die Einstiegs Möglichkeiten für Frischlinge schwierig sind, wie stehen da die Chancen nach europäischer Ausbildung in den USA? Oder wird da hier einfach überdramatisiert? Wie sind eure Ideen

Hello everybody!

I'm 24 years old, and for a long time becoming a pilot felt like nothing more than a distant dream, mostly because I come from a modest family and could never have afforded it on my own.

Recently, though, I discovered WAPA and also got a promotion at work, to the point where I can now afford to save up for the initial training fee. Over the past month I've been constantly learning, reading and re-reading posts here on Reddit, and working on my skills for the aptitude test (short-term memory exercises, mental arithmetic, and so on).

I have plenty of time to prepare, since I'm planning to apply for the course starting next spring, that gives me time to save enough to also cover living costs once I move to Hungary.

Would you recommend getting a subscription to a pilot prep platform like pilotaptitudetest.com or pilotassessments.com? I'm on the fence, since most mentions of these two online are pretty vague, and I'd really like to hear from people who've actually used them.

Thanks for reading, and if you have any advice or tips for an aspiring WAPA cadet, I'd love to hear it!

Is there any place in Europe where you can land on lakes or do bush flying, without needing to be in contact with Radio, without a flight plan, asking for clearance, etc staying for how long you want and without getting into trouble?

The video is in Canda, Is this level of freedom found when flying found somewhere in Europe?

Hi all, I’m 24 and looking at retraining as an airline pilot. I’m currently considering an integrated programme and I’m looking at a few different options.

For anyone currently at Skyborne, (or Bartoloni, CAE or FTE), what’s the current situation like? Are there any significant programme delays at the moment, particularly around flying/training progression?

Seen a few comments about delays previously, so I’d be interested to hear if there’s any more anecdotal evidence of this still being an issue (and if it’s worse at certain ATOs).

Cheers!

I’m looking at ways to reduce the cost of obtaining a PPL and was wondering if it’s worth getting an NPPL with a microlight first, then converting it into a PPL? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

I’m based in Scotland, has anyone done this here and can recommend schools for both the microlight and conversion? Thanks

Ich suche momentan noch nach guten creator und Websites zu Vorbereitung, was sind eure Vorschläge?

Hey guys, a friend of mine just finished his license for an EC135 in Norway. (Not really sure what exact license he has I just know he can fly in Europe and North Africa I really just want to help him) and he desperately looks for a job. Does anyone has tips or recommendations for jobs or to find something in this field that actually takes pilots that don’t have a 1000 total flight hours. If there is a helicopter pilot out there how did you start? Any tips would help. Going abroad and languages are no issues. Any help is kindly appreciated!

I've noticed an overwhelming amount of questions marked as "Seen in Austro-Control" or just posts talking about ATPL exams with Austro-Control. Far more than is reasonable for Austria's size. Yet, I just can't seem to find why people choose to do their exams with them.

Also small side-question: Why is it the only country that is referred to by the name of its CAA rather than the country name?

I apologize if the answer is obvious and posted somewhere, I just couldn't find an answer. Thanks!

Dear Internet friends,

I asked in another post about the reality of the market, and the general consensus is that there is an oversupply at the lower levels (fATPL holders and pilots without many hours), which improves the higher you go up the pyramid. This applies to airline work.

My question is: does it seem reasonable to make a living out of this profession in another type of aviation? Cargo, corporate flying, firefighting or aerial photography?

Hi everyone!

I will soon have to pass the fq and rct at the dlr.

I downloaded the program on skytest to train for it (I have one month in front of me). I've only practiced a bit today to get used to the command.

For those who already attempted it. Is it similar to sky test?

Any advice for the day itself?

Thank you in advance :)

Hi everyone! I’m based in Slovakia and I’m interested in aviation purely as a hobby. I’m not planning to become a professional pilot, but I’d love to learn PPL(A)-level theory properly on my own.

I’m currently a university student and have plenty of time to study, so I don’t really want to spend €2,000–€2,500 on an online theory course at this stage. I just want to learn the material from home first, and if I become serious about actually flying, I’ll join a flight school later.

Can anyone from Slovakia or elsewhere in Europe recommend good English-language EASA PPL(A) textbooks, PDFs, websites, question banks, or other self-study materials?

I’m specifically looking for the actual EASA PPL syllabus/material, not ATPL.

Would especially appreciate recommendations from people who have already done their PPL in Slovakia/EASA Europe.

Is it a good idea to do an aircraft mechanic apprenticeship as a means to save for flightschool? Is the job generally enjoyable and a good backup career if all else fails? Any other recommendations?

Hello

I am currently 15 years old and living in the UK and in the future I'm considering a career as an airline pilot and I've done some research and I'd like some guidance on getting a class 1 medical in a few years

So I've never been diagnosed with anything other than level 1 autism and I'm high functioning but as a kid I had mental health issues and I had to be sent to A and E for this when I was 9 (I was being bullied) thankfully I was not sectioned and I was able to be sent home but I feel as if this may be a barrier if it comes to light.

Also my physical health is alright but ive never had many checkups and my family has a history of diabetes and high blood pressure . Is it a good idea to see a GP before hand if I do hypothetically go down this path.

I know it's early but I'd rather know earlier as it's been a lifelong dream of mine to be a pilot and I need to know with certainty if it is plausible

Thank you (:

Hi there!

I’ve always dreamed of becoming a pilot and I am about to start making this dream come true. This year, I graduated from high school with good grades, and starting in November, I have to serve in the army for 6 months, which is necessary in Austria

My plan is to be accepted into the EFA through the Austrian Future Pilot Program. To do that, I have to pass the DLR test. Here’s my strategy: September: Learn all the basics—mental math, math, physics, English, and coordination skills, as well as 3D tasks.

Starting in October, I’d like to purchase a proper training program, specifically DLRTT (DLR Test Training), for a 6-month subscription. Is this software any good, and does it closely resemble the actual tests?

Then I’d like to take the DLR test in February and apply to the AUA program afterward. Alternatively, there’s also the Wizzair Cadet Program.

Since I’ll be starting basic military training in November, I expect to have very little time to study that month, which is why I’m getting the 6-month subscription. This training is 1 month you have to be stationed at a military base.

Does anyone have any tips for preparing, or know of other programs or books I can use to prepare?

Has anyone applied and done the Austrian Future Pilots Programm?

Thanks in advance!

I really did try to open the book and study but I was wasting time as the questions were incomprehensible. I had to memorize the whole bank. It was fairly ok ( my avg is 92% ) but i didn't enjoy my time during the exams.

Now I'm revising the most asked questions at the interviews which are already a lot.

To give you an idea of my current knowledge:

What is MCRIT?

It's the speed of airflow at which it can reach the speed of sound

Why does an aircraft stall?

It exceeds the angle of attack. Speed has nothing to do with it.

What is an alternator?

It produces energy for the aircraft

I made 3 random questions and gave my answer as if i was interviewed, just to give you an idea of how bad my situation really is.

I spent 10 months and honestly it felt like a nightmare.

Now I'm supposed to go back at flying to build hours and then start my CPL IR ME. I will probably finish by the end of this year.

I feel ashamed and also lost. At the same time I recognize it's not entirely my fault if the system sucks. What worries me are the interviews, the technical part.

As someone doing modular, I don't have any connection.

What do you suggest doing apart from revising the most important stuff and get some preparation for interview / simulator?

Thank you.