@Peter
This is the advice I got from a flight school when I explained my goal: “just do the ATPL”. Now how did I get from 7 to 14 exams???
In this case, I would have to pass all 14 ATPL exams for the IR or a subset of them?
In the “European flying paper collection game” there are the following exam sets
(not sure I got all the exam counts right)
and any subset of any of these is completely and totally worthless towards anything else (except for some cross credits e.g. HP&L).
WhiskeyPapa wrote:
In this case, I would have to pass all 14 ATPL exams for the IR or a subset of them?
All 14.
My understanding is PPL is 9 now…
Does anyone know of an EASA teaching and learning course taking place somewhere soon? Please advise! Thank you!
FI course for free: https://www.osmaviationacademy.com/sv/yh-flyginstrukt%C3%B6r-utbildning-osm-aviation-academy
Although I will not be taking it as the missing income during the duration of the course is not worth it.
Here is a relevant upcoming amendment to Part-FCL accepted by the EASA committee 26–27 June 2019.
(27) Point FCL.915.FI is amended as follows:
(a) point (b)(2)(i) is replaced by the following:
“(i) except for an FI providing training for the LAPL(A) only, passed the CPL theoretical knowledge examination, which may be taken without completing a CPL theoretical knowledge training course and which shall not be valid for the issue of a CPL; and”
See draft annex in document D062723/02 of dossier CMTD(2019)0657 in the Comitology Register (link).
The same amendment package will kill off instructor refresher seminars.
Translated this means you need a CPL to instruct anything more than LAPL as FI?
Here you go @Snoopy
As a flight instructor, you get to teach basic flight training to pilot students while developing yourself as a pilot.
It is a very fun and rewarding profession in many ways. You will practice leadership, communication technology and pedagogy. The flight instructor training consists of both theory and flight.
YH FI (A) is state funded – The students are responsible for literature, uniform and fees only to the Swedish Transport Agency.
The education is CSN-eligible (state student loan agency) and you receive SEK 10,016 per month to cover living expenses. Additional cost loans for the Swedish Transport Agency’s certificate costs can also be applied for.
Course Description
The training includes both practical and theoretical instruction and takes place full-time for one year. The training itself takes place during the first 5 months, followed by a 5-month period with Learning in Work (LIA) where you do internships at a flight school.
Academic studies
During the theoretical parts of flight instructor training, you will gain in-depth knowledge of laws and regulations in the field of aviation, meteorology, aerodynamics and dark theory. You will also gain theoretical knowledge and practice in providing flight instructions, as well as briefing before the practical flight.
Two days of education in pedagogy and didactics are conducted in collaboration with Braathens Training, ATO, with a very experienced instructor in teacher education and CRM.
The pedagogy course includes learning theory, group exercises and teaching how to as an instructor reach out with their message to different types of students.
Heart and lung rescue and fire training are also included in the course in collaboration with the Mälardalen Fire and Rescue Association. The flight instructor training consists of 17 full days of theory (130 hours) in which lectures, group work and practical parts are alternated.
Flight Training
During the practical parts of the flight instructor training, you are trained to fly from the right chair while practicing giving instructions. Your instructor acts as a student and you are allowed to correct and instruct.
Learning at Work (LIA)
LIA covers approximately 20 weeks of full-time studies and is carried out either at OSMAA or at another flight school. Here you get the opportunity to practice the skills gained through the education in an environment with students and the support of an experienced flight instructor.
Prerequisites
Before you can submit your application
Have high school admission and pass grades in the following subjects *:
Mathematics B / 2b
English B / 6
Physics A / 1a
EASA Medical Class 1
EASA CPL (A), SEP
30 hours flight time on SEP, of which at least 5 hours within 6 months before the admission flight.
* Other type of experience, such as work experience can replace this requirement for YH FI (A). When assuming, we assume what is specified in your CV.
Selection
To be admitted to the program you have to go through the selection, the process looks like this:
Step 1 – Tests (read more)
All qualified applicants are called to Selection 1, which is tests. These tests take place at OSMAA in Västerås. The 30 with the best results on the tests are called for selection step 2.
Step 2 – Interview, written test and theory lesson
Step 2 consists of interview, written test and theoretical test lesson. This step is also carried out at OSMAA in Västerås. The 15 with the best results in sample 2 are called to step 3.
Step 3 – Practical flight
During the practical admissions flight, you will be assigned a task in advance and act as an instructor on the aircraft. The 10 with the best result selection 3 will be offered a place on the YH FI (A) program.
Preliminary Schedule for the selection
Selection steps 1-2 weeks in September
Selection steps 2 – 3 and 4 weeks in September
Selection stage 3 – 2 week in October
Admission notice is sent out approx. one month before the start of the course. Please note that the timetable is preliminary and may change.
