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EmiratesFlight Training Academy Prospectus

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Contents _

Your way into EFTA X

Foundation English X

Foundation Aviation Sciences X

ATPL Ground School ATPL Flight School X

Single Engine Training X

Twin Jet Training X

Multi-Crew Cooperation Training X

Line Oriented Flight Training X

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Your way into EFTAWe’re looking for cadets who have a burning ambition to be the world’s best pilots. If that sounds like you, then you don’t need any previous flying experience - just some basic requirements.

You must have a high school diploma or degree

We need to see that you’ve graduated at high school or above to accept you as a cadet.

You have to be comfortable with the English language

Our programme is in English and it is the mandated international language of aviation. It will ensure you’re able to communicate with flight operations and crew members all over the world. Therefore, you’ll need to demonstrate your proficiency both written and spoken, to a minimum of TOEFL 510 or higher, during a test when you apply. Based on your proficiency, you may be offered the opportunity to study for an English foundation programme at EFTA.

You must have the right knowledge and personality

As a pilot, general maths, mental math and physics are essential, meaning we’ll also test you on these. We’ll also give you a psychometric personality test and a pilot aptitude test (psychomotor) to ensure you have the right temperament to go through the training programme and eventually fly a commercial aircraft.

Depending on your test scores, you may have to complete a Foundation Programme before you can start with the Aviation Programme. If your English, maths and physics are of a high enough standard, you may be invited to bypass all foundation programmes and start directly with training for the Air Transport Pilot’s Licence at the Ground School.

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The English LanguageShould you require the English Language programme, you’ll need plenty of practice to get your written and spoken English up to the standard required to commence your flight training. That’s why the Foundation English courses are fully immersive.

You’ll engage in 30 hours of English language instruction every week, using a variety of face-to-face and computer-based lessons. This will also be accompanied by homework to be completed at weekends too.

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There are two phases of study to complete _

The Foundation English courses are divided into two phases based on your proficiency level. The duration for Phase 1 is four-and-a-half months, and Phase 2 is six months.

Phase 1: Master the English language Here is where you’ll build a solid foundation in all four English language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. You’ll also be introduced to Technical English, Mental Math, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. At the end of Phase 1, you’ll take a series of written and verbal tests to assess what you’ve learned. If you’re successful, you’ll move on to Phase 2.

Phase 2: Learn the language of pilots You’ll continue to refine your English language proficiency in this phase by studying General, Academic, Technical and Aviation English. You’ll notice a greater emphasis placed on independent learning – to help you prepare for the next stage of your studies. At the end of Phase 2, you’ll take a series of written and verbal tests to assess your knowledge. If you’re successful, you’ll move on to the Aviation Sciences course.

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Aviation Sciences ProgrammeOver a period of 7 months, the Aviation Science course will introduce you to the technical and theoretical aspects of aviation.

Just like the English Language Programme course, you’ll immerse yourself in 30 hours of Aviation Sciences instruction every week. As well as using a variety of face-to-face and computer-based instructional methods, there will also be some homework to complete on weekends.

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What this course includes _

Some of the subjects you’ll study will include Meteorology, Principles of Flight, Navigation, Flight Planning, Aircraft Performance and a few more. There will also be site visits to places of interest, such as the ATC Tower and the Engineering Department. At the end of the course, you’ll undertake a series of written and verbal tests to assess your learning. If successful, you’ll move on to the Ground School.

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ATPL Integrated ProgrammeThis programme this consist of ATPL Ground School, Single Engine flight training, Multi Engine Jet flight training, MCC and LOFT.

You’ll begin training for your Air Transport Pilot’s License at the Ground School. This is an intense period of theoretical knowledge study, requiring you achieve 14 exams overseen by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), the UAE’s governing aviation regulatory body.

Similar to previous courses, you’ll have to attend 30 hours of training every week, using a variety of face-to-face and computer-based instructional methods – not to forget additional homework.

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Airframes & Engines

Instrumental Flight Rules Communications

Visual Flight Rules Communications

Principles of Flight

Meteorology

Flight Planning

Aeroplane Performance

Instrumentation

Air Law

Radio Navigation

General Navigation

Human Performance

Mass & Balance

Operational Procedures

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Single Engine TrainingYour experience at the Flight School starts with two weeks of classroom-based instruction on the Cirrus SR22 G6 aircraft. This is followed by more than 200 hours of simulator and aircraft flying instruction in the SR22 G6, culminating in your undertaking the Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL) flying skills test and Single Engine Instrument Rating (SEIR) skills test.


What this course includes _During this period of training, which lasts approximately 7 months, you will be instructed in:

Flying the circuit pattern

General handling (stalls, steep turns, climbing & descending, etc.)

Visual navigation

Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT)

Instrument flying, departure and approach procedures

Airways procedures

Instruments only navigation

Night flying

Abnormal & emergency procedures This tuition will equip you to pass your CPL/SEIR tests. Once you’ve earned this qualification, you’ll proceed to a more advanced flying training using a twin jet aircraft.


Twin Jet TrainingHaving successfully gained your CPL/SEIR, you’ll now be qualified to begin training with the Embraer P100EV Phenom twin jet aircraft. This plane can climb to more than 35,000ft, taking your training to a whole new level.


The twin jet course starts with 3 weeks of ground school. After that, you’ll have 80 hours of combined simulator and real aircraft flying training, leading up to your single pilot Type Rating skills test. You’ll cover everything you’ve already experienced in the single engine course, but flying at four times the speed and altitude.

Once you pass your Type Rating test, you’ll be qualified to proceed to the next phase: The Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) training.


Multi-Crew Cooperation Training So far, all your flying training has been aimed at teaching you how to fly single engine and twin jet aircrafts as the ‘Pilot in Command’. In this next phase, you’ll need to learn how to interact in a multi-crew flight deck environment, enabling you to assume the two distinct roles of Pilot Flying (PF) and Pilot Monitoring (PM) covering separate responsibilities each.



You’ll partner up with one of your colleagues as a flight crew pair in a multi-engine jet simulator, teaching you how to fly the aircraft in multi-crew mode. Each crew will have 20 hours of instruction in Airways Route Procedures, combining 10 hours as Pilot Flying (PF) and 10 hours as Pilot Monitoring (PM), flying in and out of high pressure airports such as London Heathrow, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam Schiphol, New York JFK. This is meant to familiarise you with unexpected real-life scenarios,

such as weather diversions, passenger medical issues and technical component failures. The objective is for you to learn how to resolve issues by engaging with your Cabin Crew, Air Traffic Control, Emirates Operations, Airport staff and other stakeholders.

Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be ready for the final part of the programme: The Line Orientated Flying Training (LOFT).


Line Oriented Flight TrainingThis is your final phase of instruction at the Emirates Flight Training Academy. The Line Oriented Flight Training (LOFT) is your opportunity to put all your training and experience into practice, with 14 hours of flying in a multi-engine in multi-crew mode.


You’ll operate the aircraft in both Pilot Flying (PF) and Pilot Monitoring (PM) roles. This involves departures and approaches in European airspace, communication with Air Traffic Control and extreme weather conditions. Depending on the time of year you start LOFT, you may get to experience reduced visibility condition and cold weather operations, including ice and snow contaminated runways. Alternatively, you’ll gain experience in hot and high-elevation airports, familiarising you with restricted performance concerns such conditions may bring.

When you have successfully completed the LOFT phase, you’ll be ready to begin your flying career.

We look forward to welcoming you on our programme and helping your ambition take flight.

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