FTEJerez Career Development Service

FTEJerez Career Development Service

Our commitment

At FTEJerez, placing students with an airline is a priority. We are proud to say that at the moment we are one of the few flight training organisations that recommends the majority of graduates to airlines that pay for the cadet’s type rating. This cameans a significant saving.

Our Career Development Service is based on the same principles that have positioned FTEJerez at the forefront of the training industry, guaranteeing an open and realistic approach in all communications with potential students and FTEJerez graduates. For example, we only consider a graduate’s status as ‘employed’ when he or she has a contract signed as a pilot; not with a placement pool, or with an organisation not related to aviation.

The department is not only there to assist students on completion of their course but goes much further, with career development modules throughout training. In this section of the website you will find an example of innovatively designed modules and workshops such as creating your personal development plan, CV and interview preparation techniques. There are also a variety of services available to students to keep current between graduation and employment, should that be necessary.

With our dedicated career development service, our commitment to students doesn’t end with the issuing of the ATPL Licence, but offers a truly personalised service thereafter.

Airline First Officer Development

At FTEJerez we train future captains, but our commitment doesn’t stop there. Once you start your career, you will have many days, weeks and years of flying ahead of you. Our philosophy is that airline pilots excel if they have received excellence in training and have the right attitude, but equally important, that they enjoy what they do.

Therefore, an important element of the FTEJerez Career Development Service is to discover what type of flying you enjoy the most and to prepare you as much as possible to find your dream job, whatever and wherever this may be.

The FTEJerez Career Orientation Programme consists of:

  • Creation of your Personal Development Plan
  • What can you do with your licence: ‘the world is your oyster’
  • How to write a distinctive CV
  • How to write an engaging cover letter
  • Interview preparation
  • Simulator assessment
  • Which companies are recruiting – job opportunities

At FTEJerez life is not just about theory. The FTEJerez Career Development Centre consists of professionals with real life recruitment experience who will offer you interview practice, CV revision and group exercises -basically everything else you will need in order to pass any airline recruitment process.

Airline First Officer Preparation

The journey to becoming a professional airline pilot at FTEJerez is not just about flying. Straight from the first week of ground school, you will be put in the mindset of a pilot and will start thinking like an airline pilot. In addition to the ATPL training, you will also be given instruction in other key areas, not covered by the EASA syllabus. Through state-of-the-art training, aspects such as CRM, Assertiveness, Flight deck Management and Threat & Error Management will become second nature to you. It will not only help to start your airline career with flying colours, but offers a lifelong skill-set that is unique in the market and will make you stand out during your entire career.

Airline First Officer Threat and Error Management

Threat and Error Management (TEM), is the latest approach to reducing the human factor in aircraft incidents and accidents. Many people confuse TEM with what was once called ‘Airmanship’, but there is more to it. TEM actually takes Airmanship to the next level by providing a system and an overall framework to put Airmanship into practice. FTEJerez was the first UK CAA approved college to introduce the Multi-Pilot Licence (MPL) and as a spin off incorporated TEM into all ATPL training as well. After introducing Crew Resource Management (CRM) at the start of Ground School, FTEJerez introduces TEM in the first week of Phase 2; the Integrated ground and flying element of the course.

During your airline first officer course at FTEJerez you will become familiar with TEM as this is incorporated in every facet of our training from this point on, both in theory and practice.

By introducing you to TEM, which others will only get to practice once they are in an airline, you will have a framework that you will be able to use during your entire career as an airline pilot. As an FTEJerez graduate you are already ahead of the game!

Pilot Placement

At FTEJerez we understand that training to become a pilot goes hand in hand with a significant investment. Although no flight training organisation can guarantee a job after graduation, We are proud to say that at the moment we are one of the few flight training organisations that recommends the majority of graduates to airlines that pay for the student’s typerating. This means a significant saving.

An example of some of our partner airlines:

logo Aer Lingus

FTEJerez and Aer Lingus have worked closely together since FTEJerez moved from Prestwick...
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logo BA CityFlyer

FTEJerez is a preferred provider for BA CityFlyer with a large number of our students now flying...
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logo British Airways

FTEJerez has been associated with British Airways for more than 20 years. Prior to September...
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logo CityJet

“As a former student of FTEJerez, I have great insight into the services provided by FTEJerez."
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logo BA CityFlyer

Emirates are renowned as a fast-growing international airline with one of the youngest...
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logo FlyBe

FTEJerez's training asso-ciation with Flybe started in 2006, with the establish-ment of the...
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logo Guild AirPilots Air Navigators

Flight Training Europe is very proud to be associated with the Guild of Air Pilots...
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logo Loganair

Loganair became FTEJerez's SSP partner in early 2006, recruiting students from FTEJerez...
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logo Middle East Airlines

To date, a high number of MEA students have graduated from FTEJerez, it is anticipated that this...
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logo Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways is one of the fastest growing airlines in the world, flying to over 90 leisure...
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logo Thomas Cook

Thomas Cook is one of the best-known names in the travel industry. FTEJerez has been selected...
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logo Thomson Airwais

FTEJerez’s training association with Thomsonfly started in 2001. To date FTEJerez has graduated 71 Thomsonfly...
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Aer Lingus

FTEJerez and Aer Lingus have worked closely together since FTEJerez moved from Prestwick to Spain 10 years ago. Then, FTEJerez trained over 40 students (courses 4, 6, 7 and 9) and was the last FTO to have effectively trained ab initio pilots for Aer Lingus.

In 2012, FTEJerez was selected once again by Aer Lingus as the exclusive flight training provider for the Irish flag carrier.

“Aer Lingus and FTE Jerez have benefited from a very positive and professional working relationship in the past, with many previous cadet classes now flying our modern Airbus medium and long haul aircraft today throughout our entire route network”.

Captain Davina Pratt, Director of Flight Operations, Aer Lingus

http://www.aerlingus.com
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BA CityFlyer

FTEJerez is a preferred provider for BA CityFlyer with a large number of our students now flying with the airline.

Capt Carl Phelan, Chief Pilot, BA CityFlyer

http://www.bacityflyer.com
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British Airways

FTEJerez has been associated with British Airways for more than 20 years. Prior to September 2001, FTEJerez provided ab-initio pilot training for British Airways’ Trainee Entry Pilot scheme.

Flight Training Europe (FTEJerez) is proud to once again have been chosen by BA in 2011 as one of its cadet pilot training providers for the BA Future Pilots Programme. To find out more about this programme, you can visit our dedicated section for the last BA FPP that is now closed for applications. here.

http://www.britishairways.com
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CityJet

"As a former student of FTEJerez, I have great insight into the services provided by FTEJerez. I am delighted to say that I have never been disappointed by FTEJerez. We at Cityjet, value our partnership with FTEJerez greatly and share their enthusiasm for quality training. I would highly recommend FTEJerez to anyone considering a career in aviation."

Karl O’Neill. Head of Training CityJet

http://www.cityjet.com
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Emirates

Emirates are renowned as a fast-growing international airline with one of the youngest fleets in the sky and more than 400 awards for excellence worldwide. With such a quality background, FTEJerez is honoured to have been selected by Emirates to provide training to their future pilots through its cadet programme.

The prestigious Middle East airline has chosen FTEJerez to provide ab-initio ATPL training to cadets of their National Cadet Program. The decision to select FTEJerez for preparation of its new generation of pilots came after a rigorous selection process, which included many of Europe’s finest FTO’s. FTEJerez’s success reinforces its reputation as the premier airline training establishment in Europe, and adds Emirates to its impressive list of quality airline customers.

Emirates’ decision to choose FTEJerez was based on key factors such as all training and accommodation being delivered on one site, dedicated student care and welfare, excellent local weather and the quality of training delivered, all of which fit perfectly with the Emirates drive for excellence.

http://www.emirates.com
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Flybe

FTEJerez's training association with Flybe started in 2006, with the establishment of the first airline mentoring scheme within the pilot training industry.

FTEJerez and Flybe have partnered taking the lead to provide the first MPL course under the approval of the UK CAA. This first MPL course started training in June 2009. FTEJerez is currently delivering ab-initio training to a large number of mentored and partially sponsored students from Flybe.

FTEJerez is also SSP approved by Flybe and to date a large number of our students are flying with the Airline. Flybe and FTEJerez regularly hold joint seminars to promote the training required to become a Flybe pilot and the advantages of flying for Flybe at a number of the Airline's bases.

"Flybe has long recognised the advantages gained by working closely with Flight Training Organisations to recruit pilots trained to the requirements of a demanding high frequency, short haul operation. Flight Training Europe has proved that it can readily identify the required qualities and has consistently provided pilots to Flybe who meet these exacting standards. Flybe also recognises FTEJerez's innovation and forward planning such that we have reached agreement to run the UK's first training course as a partner leading to the award of a Multi Pilot Licence."

Ian Baston, Chief Pilot

http://www.flybe.com
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GAPAN

Flight Training Europe is very proud to be associated with the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators. As a result of this association, FTEJerez has been selected to deliver training to 6 GAPAN JN Sommers scholar winners in the last years.

http://www.gapan.org
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Loganair

Loganair became FTEJerez's SSP partner in early 2006, recruiting students from FTEJerez.

http://www.loganair.co.uk
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Middle East Airlines

The commencement of FTEJerez’s relationship with MEA started in 2005. Currently there are a large number of MEA students undertaking Ab inito training at Jerez.

To date, a high number of MEA students have graduated from FTEJerez, it is anticipated that this partnership will last for many years to come.

"We at MEA have chosen very well. From FTEJerez we not only receive excellent support in the selection of the students but also the training is of the highest standard. My job as a type rating examiner for MEA is made very easy by the quality of our young graduates from the school."

Tarek Dabbous, Training Captain with Middle East Airlines

http://www.mea.com.lb
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Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways is one of the fastest growing airlines in the world, flying to over 90 leisure and business destinations across six different continents. FTEJerez provides training to the 5-star airline’s National Cadet Programme and Part Sponsored cadets. In addition, FTEJerez graduates are now working for the airline as first officers.

http://www.qatarairways.com
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Thomas Cook

Thomas Cook is one of the best-known names in the travel industry. FTEJerez has been selected to train Thomas Cook’s part sponsored cadets adding yet another premium European airline to our quality list of airline partners.

http://www.thomascookairlines.co.uk
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Thomson Airways

FTEJerez’s training association with Thomsonfly started in 2001. To date FTEJerez has graduated 71 Thomsonfly students via their sponsorship and approved schemes. Last course of Thomsonfly approved students was graduated in December 2008.

FTEJerez is also SSP approved by Thomsonfly and a large number of our students are flying with the Airline.

http://www.thomson.co.uk