In February 2023, I started my CPL, MEIR, and MCC training at AFTA. After a warm welcome, the flight training kicked off promptly due to the good availability of both instructors and aircrafts. Throughout my training, I found the instructors to be highly professional and committed to helping me progress, allowing me to enhance my strengths and address my weaknesses. I was actively supported while improving my non-technical skills and my overall situational awareness, and the challenging weather conditions at Cork, contributed to improving my handling skills.
Upon completing my CPL and MEIR training, I took some time to prepare for the Ryanair Mentored (gateway 2) before starting the APS-MCC phase. This part of the training was demanding, as it’s a major step towards transitioning to airline ops and jet aircraft and therefore requires some preparation before actually entering the simulator.
Following the MCC in August 2023, I dedicated time to prepare for the Ryanair Assessment. When I applied, I received within two weeks an invitation for the assessment in Dublin. Subsequently, I completed the Graduate Development Programme, a crucial step in readying myself for the HR interview, technical interview, and simulator assessment. Thanks to this preparation, I felt fully ready during the assessment and succeeded with another AFTA student who underwent the assessment on the same day. I am set to commence my Type Rating on the Boeing 737 next month, and I owe a great deal of gratitude to AFTA for this achievement, many thanks again!