CADET PILOT 10 INTERVIEW WORKSHOP 2,682 · Cadet Pilot Interview Coaching Session With Captain Darren Coaching session with a Senior Captain at an international airline. Darren will

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CADET PILOT INTERVIEW WORKSHOPFull Time: 3 Days 2,682 AUD

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Learn To Fly has teamed up with Airline Captain Darren McPherson, to deliver this new and exciting Cadet Pilot Interview Workshop. To provide a workable solution to the increasing demand for airline pilots, major airlines such as Cathay Pacific, Dragonair, Singapore Airlines, Scoot and Tigerair take applicants that meet their competency standards and train them to become airline pilots of the future.

CADET PILOT INTERVIEW WORKSHOP



COURSE DURATIONFull Time – 3 days

WHO SHOULD JOIN?People who are interested in taking the next step into becoming an airline pilot

LEARNING OUTCOMEAttendees will gain a clearunderstanding of the pilot cadetship process

LOCATIONSMelbourne Hong Kong Singapore


Course Content

Many applicants have no idea what to expect or understand how to maximise their chances of being successful, so this workshop provides an excellent basis. Delivered by professional pilots with airline experience, you’ll leave with a clear understanding of what it takes to become an airline pilot and what other avenues lie ahead of you in terms of further preparation.

This workshop serves an initial group discussion forum when you can benefit from listening to some world-leading airline pilot instructors. In an effort to keep participant costs down, this program does not include one-on-one mock interviews or personal advice specific to your situation, however, these are available in our more thorough Interview Preparation Program.


Captain Darren McPherson

With a career spanning over 30 years and 18,000 flying hours, Darren has operated in both the Australian general aviation and international airline industries. Now a Senior Captain with a major Asian international airline, he has flown the Airbus A330, A340, Boeing 747-200 and 747-400 on numerous international routes. Darren also has experience in recruiting aircrew, including cadet pilots and direct entry pilots.

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PROGRAM STRUCTUREOur expert instructors will provide interesting and diverse talks on each of the topics and introduce state of the art multimedia to inform and entertain. The workshop is an informative discussion on the topics and there will be time for general questions. We will also inform you of any additional support that is available to you in the form of pilot interview skills training, aptitude training and testing and, additional to this workshop, personalised guidance in mock interviews and critiques on technical knowledge.

DAY 1SESSION CONTENT TIME

1 The Future of the Airline Industry 2 HOURS

Pilot Pathways

Cathay Pacific and DragonAir

Cadet Program Outline

Preparing Your Application

2 Fundamental Flight Principles 2 HOURS

Airplane Flight Control Systems

Basic Flight Manoeuvres

3 High Speed Aerodynamics 2 HOURS

Flight Instruments

4 Basic Propulsion Systems 1.5 HOURSGas Turbine Engines

Conclusion and Questions

DAY 2SESSION CONTENT TIME

5 Introduction to Airspace Classification 2 HOURS

Aerodromes and Airway Routes

VFR and IFR Operations

6 Basic Human Factors 2 HOURS

Pilot Judgment and Decision Making Skills

Crew Resource Management

Threat and Error Management

7 Basic Meteorology 1.5 HOURSHazardous Weather Phenomena

8 Pilot Success Stories 2 HOURS

Taking The Next Step

Other Paths to Success

Conclusion and Questions


PROGRAM STRUCTURE

AIRLINE INTERVIEW COACHING SESSIONSESSION CONTENT

1 Airline Industry & Market Overview

• The Qantas Group

• Cathay Pacific Airways

• DragonAir (Cathay Dragon)

• Virgin Airlines

• Cobham Aviation Services

• General Aviation operators

2 The Airline Interview Process

• The Initial application

• Initial screening and IQ testing

• Panel interview

• Group exercises

• Simulator assessment

3 Human Resources (HR) Questioning

• Descriptive questioning

• Behavioural questioning

SESSION CONTENT

3 Human Resources (HR) further questions

• Continued questioning from Session 2

3 Group Exercises and Skills

• Group skills and exercises

• Group dynamics

• Problem solving techniques and methods

4 Technical Assessments

• Cadet Pilot requirements

• Advanced Entry Pilot assessment

4 Open Discussion and Questions

5 Interactive Grading Session


YOUR SYLLABUS WILL COVER - DAY 1 & DAY 2

The Future of the Airline IndustryLearn about the direction both airlines and airplane manufac-turers are going in a highly competitive market. We will discuss how the industry has changed over the years and how you can become a part of it.

Pilot PathwaysBefore becoming an airline pilot you’ll need to earn your pilot licence. In this session we will look at the traditional ways and the advantages of the cadet pilot programs.

Cathay Pacific and DragonAir Or Singaporeair and ScootIn this segment we will talk about the history and future of dif-ferent international airlines, check out the company overviews, management structures, equipment, facilities, values and latest news of the companies.

Cadet Pilot ProgramYou’ll learn about the different types of cadet programs, how to apply, what will be expected of you, hear about the different types of testing and interviews you’ll need to pass.

Preparing Your ApplicationHere you’ll learn how to make yourself look attractive to the air-lines. Learn about why it’s important to achieve things outside of your professional career.

Fundamental Flight PrinciplesPilots must have an understanding of how their airplane flies. As a cadet applicant you’ll be expected to show your interest by demonstrating that you understand the basic flight principles. You’ll learn about the four forces, lift theory, stability and con-trol, stalling and much more.

Flight Control Systems Learn about the control surfaces on small and large transport airplanes. Understand how by manipulating airflow, a pilot can control the airplane, and why hand-eye coordination is a crucial pilot skill.

Basic Flight ManoeuvresBy combining the different control surfaces, the pilot can turn, climb, descend and maintain a flight path. Complete your knowl-edge of basic aerodynamics in this session.

High Speed AerodynamicsAs an airline pilot, you’ll need to understand the differences be-tween slow and high speed aerodynamics and be able to identify the different design features of an airplane and why they have been designed in that way.

Flight InstrumentationWithout visual reference, a pilot needs a reliable indication of an airplane’s speed, attitude, altitude and direction. In this session, you’ll learn about how the flight instrument provides this ref-erence as well as some basic instrument interpretation and the operating principles.

Basic Propulsion SystemsLearn about the piston engine and propeller power plants found on most light airplanes. Understand how the precise burning fuel affects the power and economy produced.

Gas TurbinesLarger transport airplanes require more efficient and more pow-erful engines. Learn about the Brayton Cycles and the advantag-es of the turbine engine. Also understand the parameters within which a turbine engine operates most efficiently.

THE SKY IS CALLING


Aerodromes and Airway RoutesPilots must know how to navigate between airports as well as when they’ve arrived at an airport. In this session we will discuss the standard markings, the depiction of airways and why they are so important.

Introduction to AirspacePilots must operate their airplanes in a variety of airspace; con-trolled and uncontrolled. Learn about the different categories of airspace, the role of air traffic controllers and operating using a standard set of rules across different countries.

VFR and IFR OperationsAll flights are conducted using either the Visual Flight Rules or the Instrument Flight Rules. Understanding how these rules affect the type of airspace you can operate within, the weather conditions you can operate within and the services provided to you by air traffic controllers is crucial pilot knowledge.

Basic Human FactorsSince the first ever recorded flight, there has been one compo-nent that has not changed in design; the human being. With all its wonders it is prone to fatigue, hunger, stress, perception which all have an effect on pilot performance.

Pilot Judgement and Decision Making SkillsOperational decisions need to be based on fact and correct data, learn about how human error is one of the most problematic factors of aviation safety. Your ability to make safe decisions and exercise proper judgment comes with experience and training.

Crew Resource ManagementAll airline operations are conducted in a multi-crew environment. Pilots must know how to make correct and effective decisions, play their part within the crew, be reliable and be able to rely on other crew members.

Threat and Error ManagementLearn the international language for managing threats and errors in aviation reporting, training, systems analysis and proactive measures initiatives.

Basic MeteorologyPilots must have an in-depth understanding of weather theory. Learn about the atmosphere and how changes in temperature can affect airplane performance. Learn how to identify clouds and the weather conditions associated with clouds.

Hazardous Weather PhenomenaStorms, turbulence and airframe icing is something all pilots must deal with on a day to day basis. In this discussion we will look at the different types of common weather pilots avoid and more importantly, why they avoid it and what they do if ever faced with them.

Pilot Success Stories Hear about how successful candidates made it through the cadet interview process and the cadetship itself, then graduated into the flight crew positions they hold today.

Taking The Next Step As we wrap up discussions, you’ll learn about what to do to take the next step in your aviation career. This may include some fly-ing lessons, ground theory or further personal studies.

Other Paths to Success We always get asked; ‘what happens if I am not successful in my cadet interview?’. Though it’s not a simple answer, we will talk about other pathways to get into airline pilot positions. Maybe as a charter pilot, a flight instructor, an agricultural pilot. We will also talk about how Learn To Fly and Ground Effect Aviation can help you.

Cadet Pilot Interview Coaching Session With Captain DarrenCoaching session with a Senior Captain at an international airline. Darren will provide you with practice questions and teach you how to present your documents and yourself in the best way possible.


YOUR SYLLABUS WILL COVER - DAY 3

THE SKY IS CALLING

Airline Industry & Market OverviewA detailed overview of the current airline industry and market forecasts for the coming years in the various regions within Australasia will be given. Also a specific review of the market outlook for individual airlines within this region including Cathay Pacific Airways & DragonAir (Cathay Dragon) of Hong Kong, and The QANTAS Group and various key General Aviation (GA) operators within Australia.

The Airline Interview ProcessThe airline interview process can be a daunting unknown for many candidates. We will consider the various stages throughout this process and discuss all aspects of airline pilot screening. The various methods of IQ and physiometric testing through to the panel interview, group exercises and flight simulator assessments.

Human Resources (HR) QuestioningHR questioning and methods will be discussed and techniques will be practiced that can be utilised during an interview. After identifying question types these methods will be practiced with comparable question sce-narios in a mock interview environment, this will help develop successful answering skills.

Group Exercises and SkillsGroup skills have become a significant factor in the airline pilot recruitment phase. Techniques will be reviewed that demonstrate the effects of various per-sonality types. These will be further examined with real life scenarios, resulting in a method to ensure a safe and effectual outcome.

Technical Assessments Technical assessment is critical for any airline interview candidate. Our technical assessment session will indicate the effective levels required for the various points candidates could enter an airline; from cadets with zero ex-perience to pilots with a number of years flying experience. This will help identify where you can begin and to what depths any pilot should prepare prior to their panel interview.

Open Discussion and QuestionsThroughout the day various times will be available for both individual and group discussion to consider the wide ranging aspects of the recruitment and interview process. These discussions are expected to provide accurate and real life feedback to candidates that may not be available from reading guides or online forums. As this LIVE feature of the workshop is available it is expected to be actively utilised throughout the course.

Interactive Grading SessionPrior to any interview all candidates are curious as to their current interview standard. Upon completion of this interactive interview exercise, candidates will have a graded indication of their existing standard. This grading can be utilised with information from further sessions, and once applied will improve their overall position towards a successful airline interview.


We strive to offer industry leading aircraft hire rates and minimise ancillary costs to make flight training cost effective.

6 REASONS TO FLY WITH US

Our industry leading ratio of Grade 1 Flight Instructors, ensure you learn from experienced, high quality instructors.

We specialise in helping prospective airline cadets pass their pilot interview and prepare them for an aviation career.

We allow you to choose between different flight training options and aircraft to cater to your preferences and budget.

4AffordabilityOur premium aircraft deliver on comfort and technology, with features such as leather seats, autopilot and a glass cockpit.

3Modern Aircraft

1Safety 2Relevance

6Professional Instructors

5ChoiceMELBOURNE 2nd Floor, 35 First Ave, Moorabbin Airport, VIC 31941300 LearnToFly +613 9580 4096

HONG KONG1003, 10/F, Grand Plaza,

625 Nathan Road, Mong Kok, Hong Kong+852 3114 9536

SINGAPORE105 Cecil Street, #16-15 The Octagon Singapore+65 8243 7603

We hold an impeccable safety record and meet standards set by regulatory governing bodies, such as CASA.

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