Integrated Airline Pilot Training

I am delighted to look back now, knowing that the choice to undertake my flight training with Atlantic Flight Training Academy was the best decision for me to make.

From the first moments starting the Integrated Course, you are treated with the utmost professionalism and expertise within a training organisation that really knows what they are doing. While the academy has experienced growth in the size and scope of its operations it remains a very personal, friendly and considerate environment in which each student is treated as an individual and trained as such.

Everything about the academy sets you up for a career in aviation from the excellent instructors, the immaculate fleet of aircraft, and the high standards set within the school.

All of this hard work and support paid off recently as I was delighted to secure a position with Ryanair

When I finished my course AFTA were phenomenal in helping and guiding me with securing a job and went above what I had expected from them. It became very clear in interviews that the level of training received, provided me with a high standard of capability and aptitude, which really stood to me in the likes of simulator checks.

All of this hard work and support paid off recently as I was delighted to secure a position with Ryanair.

I can’t thank the school enough for the support and direction given to me even after training had finished in helping me secure my career in aviation.

Marc O’Gorman

I traveled down to visit AFTA once I decided to pursue my goal of becoming a commercial pilot, and found their professionalism and the quality of their facilities, including aircraft, to be above and beyond other schools I’d considered as well as any expectations that I’d had.

Once I started on their integrated course the instruction received, both in the classroom and during lessons in the aircraft, really made you feel confident in your abilities as a pilot. The instructors had very high standards, but really helped you reach them and I felt confident going into exams like the CPL or MEIR skills tests as the instructors were always on hand to give advice or go over procedures until you felt flying the aircraft became second nature.

Operating in the same airspace as other commercial traffic at Cork airport was an added challenge but really gave me the experience that I wouldn’t have been able to get anywhere else, taking off and landing beside 737’s and A320’s. It forced you to improve your airmanship, situational awareness and your radio calls. What’s more, the weather that Cork receives allowed me to challenge myself even further, actually experiencing IFR conditions rather than fair-weather flying is an incredible thing that pilots on the line see every day but most students don’t experience until they’re already in a job. It really puts you in the mindset of a Captain having to think about alternate airports, traffic and weather conditions each time you go flying.

Operating in the same airspace as other commercial traffic at Cork airport was an added challenge but really gave me the experience that I wouldn’t have been able to get anywhere else

I’m about to start a career with one of Europe’s largest airlines and truly believe I wouldn’t be here without the help and training I received from the team at AFTA.

Jordan Dooney

My name is Shane Kiely and I completed my Integrated flight training at AFTA in January 2017.

Throughout my time there I found the AFTA team to be friendly, professional and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure I was getting the most out of my training. I feel that I have been trained to a high standard which has set me up well for a career as a pilot, but what really impressed me was the support I received after I finished my training. AFTA provided a lot of support from CV guidance to interview preparation workshops as well as regularly checking in with me to see how I was progressing with my job applications.

I firmly believe that this support after I finished my flight training was a key factor in helping me secure my position as a first officer with Ryanair & I would highly recommend AFTA to any prospective cadet.

On my first visit to Atlantic Flight Training Academy I met with MD Captain Mark Casey, who was very informative, honest, friendly and welcoming. I immediately felt assured that by choosing to train at Atlantic I would not only receive excellent instruction but also be afforded a personal touch where I could discuss, monitor and progress my training as necessary. For me this was very important as I was working full time in the Military, based in Dublin and the flexibility and ‘can do’ attitude displayed by Captain Mark Casey was indeed replicated throughout the Academy.

I developed an excellent relationship with instructors and operational staff alike, all of whom go far beyond their job description to ensure the individual needs of students are met and that training is progressive, challenging, rewarding and enjoyable. AFTA boasts an excellently maintained and modern fleet of training aircraft, but it is the ‘extra yard’ and attention to detail displayed by instructors and staff which makes Atlantic much more than just a flight school.

Having completed my training I was very lucky to get my first job in aviation, flying the Boeing 737-800 with Ryanair. I later transitioned into long haul flying, operating the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, initially for Norwegian Long Haul, and now I am currently flying transatlantic with Virgin Atlantic. AFTA have been there every step of the way throughout my career, offering advice, support and assistance with assessment preparation.

Choosing to conduct my flight training at Atlantic has proven to be a rewarding and successful decision. It has provided me with a solid platform in aviation with excellent instruction and training resources, and also afforded me the opportunity to develop professional relationships and connections which have proved an invaluable source of support and advice through-out my journey.

 

Atlantic Flight Training Academy prides itself in delivering outstanding instruction in a positive and personal training environment and is an Academy I am proud to have attended.

My name is Brian O’Keeffe, and I completed my flight training at Atlantic Flight Training Academy.

I chose AFTA for many reasons. The academy has a fantastic fleet of modern training aircraft which are meticulously maintained and are extremely well equipped. Because of this it meant less time wasted due to an aircraft going tech, and I completed my training under the time frame I set myself.

The standard of instruction at AFTA is phenomenal. AFTA instructors have a wealth of flying experience and take pride in seeing you develop as a student. They are always there to listen and encourage you throughout your flight training.

Cork Airport is a great training environment as you get to experience flight training in controlled airspace with the added challenge of fitting in with airline traffic. Air traffic controllers at Cork airport are renowned as some of the best controllers in Europe managing busy airspace. This environment raises your radio telephony standards to an international level, which is a huge benefit when moving into an airline environment.

In early 2016 I was selected by AFTA for OSM to interview with Norwegian Airlines. With the support of AFTA I was successful in my interview with Norwegian and am now a very proud Boeing 737 First Officer.

I would highly recommend AFTA to anyone looking to start their flight training.

Thank you for making my dream come true!

Blue Skies

Brian.

 

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As a modular student I undertook flight training in Ireland, Spain and the United States and encountered many training organisations along with way. I opted for Atlantic Flight Training Academy for the Multi Engine Instrument Rating, MCC and JOC, not only because of its outstanding reputation within the industry, but because of the challenging weather conditions in Cork, which I felt would enhance my skill set. The training provided at AFTA is by far the strongest I have encountered anywhere. The Standard Operating Procedures, which mirror those in the airlines, ensure that all instructors deliver a uniformly high level of tuition. Aside from that, there is strong comradery among the trainee pilots at AFTA which helps to promote a healthy culture of learning and education. Since graduating, AFTA has regularly been updating and assisting me in securing a place in the industry. I will be staying in touch with the school and would recommend it without hesitation to any budding aviators who want to make their dreams of flying a reality.

From a young age I had always wanted to be a pilot. When I was a schoolboy I visited Atlantic Flight Training Academy for a week as a student on work experience. I knew after that week that AFTA was the right school for me.

Even though the school has expanded and grown over the last few years AFTA still maintains its core values. I found each instructor to be approachable and friendly, if I ever had any questions there was always somebody on hand to help me out.

The environment that you train in at Cork International Airport is perfectly tailored for a student with a view to become a commercial pilot. It is a busy airport with airline traffic and also on some days challenging conditions which hone your flying skills to a very high standard.

AFTA has some fantastic facilities with a modern fleet of aircraft and simulators. They are the perfect learning aircraft and help you from your initial training all the way up to your MCC course in their state of the art Boeing 737 simulator.

I would recommend AFTA to and young aspiring pilot as the school to go for. I did all my licences, ratings and even my interview preparation with them. It is a fantastic school and I am delighted I chose it.

I can’t overstate how enjoyable and how valuable my time was at AFTA. The level of instruction I received was to an extremely high standard, given by professional and approachable instructors. Not only were the staff at AFTA my mentors, but they were my friends, and I believe that is why I enjoyed it so much and came away with all my licences completed to a very high standard.

Flying from Cork was challenging and gave me valuable experience which I firmly believe has helped me in my career to date.

The facilities provided were perfect for instruction, with the basics and fundamentals well taught before building on those skills.

I think AFTA is a fantastic school, and I am proud to have been a student there. read more

I chose AFTA to complete my MCC/JOC as they have an outstanding reputation as a flight school and with the addition of the 737-800 simulator they were the obvious choice. The instructors were very professional and very thorough and clearly had a huge amount of experience for us to draw on. The first week was all ground school and getting to know the 737 and the roles as a first officer. The second week was what we were looking forward to the most, getting hands on with the sim and sinking our teeth into the multi-crew cooperation. I was amazed at the detail of the simulator and how realistic it felt. By the end of the course I felt confident in working in a multi crew environment and felt confident in the handling characteristics of a jet. The course delivery was immaculate from start to finish and i would recommend it to anyone looking to complete their MCC/JOC.

What sets Atlantic flight training apart from other training providers is a company ethos that sets high standards of training but fosters a culture in which you feel capable to of achieving them. The use of SOPs ensures that no matter which of the highly experienced instructors you get you still get the continuity of instruction and you know exactly what is expected of you prior to each session. The instructors do push your abilities to the limit but only provide valuable learning experiences in order to make you a better, more capable pilot.

All in all, my experience personally and professionally have exceeded my expectation on both levels. I’ve work colleagues and friends for life. I would highly recommended AFTA to everyone. read more

The Instructors are highly experienced, professional and friendly. They endeavor to help you complete your training in the most time efficient manner whilst making sure you get the best personal instruction possible. read more