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AIRLINE PILOT AB-INITIO
INTEGRATED COURSE
THE MOST STRUCTURED ROUTE TO YOUR DREAM...
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AVIATION ENGLISH COURSE
SKILLS ASSESSMENT
REGISTRATION
GRADING
FUNDAMENTALS OF FLYING
ATPL THEORY
ADVANCED FLIGHT TRAINING
MULTI-CREW TRAINING & JET AUTOMATION TRANSITION
ACCOMMODATION
FAQS
FINANCING
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2. AVIATION ENGLISH
The English course is optional and will be offered to all candidates who have not
succeeded the Online English Test.
Aviation English is a new course in English language communication skills for pilots
and air traffic controllers, helping students to achieve and maintain a Level 4 according
to the ICAO language requirements. Aviation English will be performed with groups in
a classroom.
Contents
The contents of Aviation English covers all the categories needed to achieve ICAO
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Pronunciation
Structure
Vocabulary
Fluency
Comprehension (Aural)
Interaction
AVIATION GENERAL
Hub’Air has developed a range of language programs to help accelerate English
learning for students.
For the aviation industry, we’ve developed new content that puts English language
learning into context and maximizes relevance. The result: faster learning and skills
that are relevant and ready-to-use in aviation business.
Hub’Air’s courses are held at our classrooms in beautiful Malta. There are a great number
of excellent local inns and B&Bs that are within easy reach of our learning centre.
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3. SKILLS ASSESSMENT
Assessment at two levels
To determine if you have the potential to become an airline pilot is not an easy
task. In order to accomplish this mission, we have teamed up with a company
specialized in selection processes for airline pilots.
First Level:
SkyTest® has a huge experience in evaluation and training of candidates applying
for airlines such as Emirates, British Airways, Qatar Airways, etc. The assessment
will be performed online.
The first part is focusing on psychometrics. There is no need for training prior to
conducting these tests. The second part is about mathematics and physics. You
can train as much as you want but you can take the test only once.
Second level:
The second level is dealing with your ability to understand, read, write and speak
English. For this purpose, you will have to pass the online test. If you want to
prepare or have remedial training, Hub’Air will provide you with a made to measure
course.
The results will be analyzed and you will be notified of the results. If the result
is positive, you will have an interview with a senior airline pilot in order to define
your motivation and he/she will answer any questions you may have about the
work and the industry. Upon completion, you will receive an answer from Hub’Air
whether you have been accepted to start the course.
Protect your investment
A good assessment will avoid pitfall and will tell you right away if you have the
necessary skills to start your flight training course. Take it as a chance to avoid
spending money for nothing.
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4. MEDICAL CLASS 1
Anyone wishing to train for a commercial or airline transport pilot licence will need to obtain an initial Class 1
medical certificate as part of the licensing requirements. Please note that only one EU medical certificate may
be held at a time.
What to expect
The medical examination may take up to 4 hours and includes:
Medical History - These are a series of questions about medical history and any previous illness. You will be
asked about them by your AME, and if there was any major illness in your past, it is important to bring reports
about it from your family doctor or treating specialist.
Eyesight -If you wear glasses or contact lenses it is important to take your last optician’s report along to the
examination. An applicant may be assessed as fit with hypermetropia not exceeding +5.0 dioptres, myopia
not exceeding -6.0 dioptres, astigmatism not exceeding 2.0 dioptres, and anisometropia not exceeding 2.0
dioptres, provided that optimal correction has been considered and no significant pathology is demonstrated.
Monocular visual acuities should be 6/6 or better.
Physical Examination - This is a general check making sure that all is functioning correctly. It will cover lungs,
heart, blood pressure, stomach, limbs and nervous system.
Hearing – A pure tone audiometry test will evaluate your hearing. Applicants may not have a hearing loss of
more than 35dB at any of the frequencies 500Hz, 1000Hz or 2000Hz, or more than 50dB at 3000Hz, in either
ear separately.
Electrocardiogram (ECG) - This measures the electrical impulses passing through your heart.
Lung function test (spirometry) - This tests your ability to expel air rapidly from your lungs.
Haemoglobin blood test - This is a finger prick blood test which measures the oxygen carrying capacity of the
blood.
Urine test – You will be asked to provide a sample of urine. Remember to attend for examination with a full
bladder. This tests for sugar (diabetes), protein or blood in the urine.
Typical processing time
A medical certificate is issued on the same day if all required standards are met.
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5. GRADING
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has identified pilot handling as a major cause of global
airline accidents, accounting for 30% of all accidents. Pilot ‘handling’ has been highlighted for the first time. It
differs from pilot ‘error’ in that sense, that it also includes judgement and procedures.
Even if modern airliners require the use of automation, it sometimes still requires the handling flying skills of
a pilot. That is exactly why Hub’Air Aviation Academy has decided to focus more on the basic skills that make
good pilots, and this from the very beginning.
Cadets pilots will fly 15h in a very challenging, classical tailwheel aircraft to grasp the basics of flight.
The aircraft will allow you to master the key elements of flying without interference of numerous instruments
and avionics. The Piper cub PA18-150 is a small, simple, light overpowered aircraft with tandem seats, and is
one of the most popular and best-known trainers of all time.
This phase of flight training will also be a grading phase to evaluate if you have the ability to follow a learning
curve required to become an airline pilot.
A flight test will be performed after 15 h of flight training to determine if you are allowed to continue the training
and proceed to the next phase of the course.
The training will be performed in the vicinity of Lyon, in the beautiful south of France.
Accommodation will be available around the site.
Grading Phase
PA18-150: 15 h
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6. FUNDAMENTALS OF FLIGHT
The fundamentals of flight are conducted over a period of 6 months in our EASA-approved Airline Training
Center located in France. The academy campus is located right next door to Lyon International Airport in the
south of France. Additionally, housing and recreational facilities offer our students a collegiate experience built
within a professional atmosphere. We offer quick access to the flight line, which is complete with our large
fleet, our hangar and our EASA-approved maintenance department and repair station. No matter what time
of the year you come to the academy in Lyon, you will find one thing all pilots look for...great flying weather!
In order to improve the quality of the training , we have teamed up with aerobatics champions, famous
military French aerobatic team leaders and test fighter pilots to design a unusual attitude course. They will
act as instructors and you will be asked to perform solo flights and aerobatic maneuvers in the presence of
professional experts.
You will will also be trained to fly precision navigation flights at low altitude to demonstrate your accuracy in
navigation flights. Besides that, you will also perform and demonstrate precision landings. Hub’Air is the only
flight training academy to take the initiative in going back to basics in order to get highly skilled pilots on board
of transport aircrafts.
Airline pilot training worldwide has been turning in the wrong direction, it is our duty to reverse it and focus on
pilot skills again.
Fully Integrated Course
Tecnam 2002JF VFR: 92 h
Aerobatic Cap 10: 10 h
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7. ATPL THEORY
Integrated Learning System is a unique way of success for the ATPL Theory
Once you have completed the basic flight training in France, you will join us in Malta for 4 months where you
will take the first set of exams after 3 weeks of home study. After the first exams, you will study the subjects of
Module 2 for 4 months and then take the remaining exams.
During the class learning phase, you are guided carefully through the subjects with the help of our qualified
instructors.
The course includes traditional training manuals integrated with state of the art computer based training and
electronic testing. Depending on your preference you can work either from the manuals, or the computer
program, or both.
There are short quizzes at the end of each lesson which require a 100% pass to complete the lesson. In
addition, progress tests are placed at the end of each significant section. The progress tests and lessons
have to be completed using the electronic testing facility which automatically sends us the results. All lessons
must be completed and progress tests must be passed before you will be eligible to get signed off for your
examinations.
While working on your ATPL, it is very important that you make use of our instructors if you run into problems
or have any queries. We insist on more than 750h in-class teaching for your own benefit.
Stucture of the ATPL course
There are 14 exams to be passed to obtain your JAA ATPL, some more difficult than others. To keep the course
manageable the subjects have been split into 2 Modules:
Module 1
General Navigation
Radio Navigation
Flight Planning
Performance
Human Performance &
Limitations
Mass & Balance
Principles of Flight
Module 2
Aircraft General Knowledge
Aviation Law
Operational Procedures
Instruments
VFR @ IFR Communications
Meteorology
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8. ADVANCED TRAINING
Mastering a little airliner...
The advanced training phase will be done in Malta for a period of approximately 5 months. In order to provide
quality, Hub’Air is proud to offer the best advanced technology aircraft and simulators found at this level.
The similarities between our trainers and new airliners such as Airbus A320 and Boeing B737NG make the
transition to these cockpits easier. The advanced course is split into two phases. The initial phase is performed
in the simulator DA42. You will learn how to handle a complex multiengine aircraft in bad weather conditions
or with failures.
The second phase will be in the real aircraft DA42. You will apply in the aircraft everything that you have learned
in the simulator. At the end of the training, a final exam will take place in order to issue your commercial
multiengine instrument license.
Advanced Training Course
FNPT2 DA42: 40 h
Diamond DA42: 65 h
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9. MULTICREW CO-OPERATION
The Multi Crew Cooperation (MCC) course is an essential requirement for airline pilot employment.
The course introduces the skills and concepts required to operate effectively in a multi-crew
environment.
The purpose of this course is to teach you the concepts of multi-crew cooperation and not the
actual crew procedures required for a specific aircraft type. Therefore, there is no need to do the
MCC training in a full-flight simulator. To give you the best possible insight into the actual airline
operations, the course is taught by operational airline pilots, who fly aircraft like Airbus, Boeing or
other sophisticated airliners on a daily basis.
For this course you will be flying our generic turbofan FNPT-2 simulator which simulates jet-like
handling and has a full Electronic Flight Instruments System (EFIS) cockpit. It is an ideal learning
platform and avoids the unnecessary cost of an expensive airliner simulator.
The aims of the course are to:
• Complete the MCC requirement
• Learn the concept of flying in a multi-crew environment
• Prepare you for conversion to jet operations
• Simulate many different scenarios of typical airline flights ranging from pre-flight preparation
to flight ops and post flight procedures.
The course includes 25 hours (3 days) of ground school and 20hours (5 days) in the simulator.
The course takes 8 days, usually running from a Monday to a Monday.
Airlines Selection Training
Newly licensed pilots need to be trained on airline interviews and selections. Our highly experienced
staff who are used to perform selections or to organize selections for airlines, will place you into
the situation. Invaluable tips and tricks will allow you to make the difference and be hired!
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10. Jet Automation Transition
Course (JAT Course)
Many pilots transitioning into a modern airliner are encountering difficulties with the
automation and the logics associated to aircraft systems and avionics. Flying through
«push button» is a real challenge during the initial training in a complex aircraft such as
Airbus A320 or Boeing 737NG.
The purpose of this course is to teach you the systems of a sophisticated airliner such
as the A320. You will learn how to use the flight management computers and how to
control the aircraft through a control panel.
You will be able to perform a complete flight with all sequences associated with the
Airbus standard operating procedures. You will fly fully automated approaches, ILS
and NON-ILS including go around, etc. You will learn the complete methodology of
solving non-normal situations through the ECAM and associated checklists.
The only subjects which are not being covered by this «small type rating» will be the
handling portion since we do not intend to complete a full A320 rating. Instead, you
will get the philosophy of that training which will ease your transition to a type rating
from any manufacturer.
You will also learn all the theory associated with this aircraft including all the
performance syllabi. The course includes 8 days of ground school and 6 days (24h) in
the simulator A320 MFTD.
Why A320?
The A320 is one of the most automated aircraft ever built and will give you confidence
in managing the autoflight procedure and how to solve non normal events. We will
focus on methodology that will apply in all airliners including Boeing aircraft.
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11. ACCOMMODATION
The learning environment is a key role in the quality of your training...
Training is most effective when it takes place in a professional supportive environment. There are
two major training locations in the integrated course: France and Malta. There are many excellent
local inns and B&Bs within easy reach or walking distance of our learning centres.
Several options are available. When you are not flying, you will find that at both locations,
everything is in place to study or just relax. The south of France and Malta offer great weather all
year round for flying and outdoor activities.
The price of the accommodation will vary according to your choice.
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12. FAQ’s
Why an Assessment?
The purpose of the assessment is to help you. Knowing if you have the ability to start
an airline pilot training, is essential and will increase your chances of success. The
investment in time and money is huge and you must be sure that you are at the right
level to start your training.
Retake of the assessment?
If you have failed for psychometrics reasons, you will have to wait one year. If it regards
the English proficiency, you will have the opportunity to retake the exam after 3 months.
Do we need maths?
Yes, but only the elementary maths and physics. Secondary school level is sufficient.
Validity of license?
A license is valid 1 year.
License recognized by EU States?
Yes, the license is valid in all EU states and in the vast majority of the world. You will
end up with an Belgian EASA licence.
What about PPL?
You will obtain a private pilot license issued in France. Therefore, you will be able to
fly all over Europe.
What do I need to travel to Europe ?
A valid passport or ID-card. We will gladly assist you if you need a VISA to enter Europe.
Insurances?
You will be covered by our insurance throughout the training. You will also benefit
from a loss of license insurance that will refund you up to €75.000 in case of medical
problems.
Job Guarantee?
There is no job guarantee but we have proven records that the majority of our students
have found a job with the majors airlines. The quality of our training ensures the best
chance to be hired. That is the main objective of Hub’Air and that is why we are often
chosen by several airlines as the reference.
The excellent reputation of Hub’Air pilots among the airlines help the new candidates
to get their interviews. While many others schools claim that they have placed so many
students in many airlines, we prefer to say that our reputation has made interviews
and selections accessible to our candidates into many airlines and that they have been
hired easily. By nature, Hub’Air is a training center made by airline pilots for airlines
...so, no wonder that we don’t need commercial people to “sell” our students to airlines.
They come to us instead!
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13. FINANCING
The cost of a dream...
Integrated course
€79.999 (VAT exempt, Basic Program)*
€ Type Rating on request
(A320 or B737)
Included:
• The full ground school program
• Flight Training
• A320 simulator training
• Uniform
• Material and EASA manuals
• Insurances
• Loss of license insurance up to €75.000
• Commercial training and job assistance
• Use of all facilities on campus
Not included:
• English course
• Accommodation
• Transportation
• Flight Tickets
• Meals
• Medical Class 1
• CAA Examinations
• Skill assessment (€200)
Payment scheme - 3 installments:
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Reservation Fee*
1 month prior to departure to France
1 month prior to departure to Malta
*The reservation fee is only refundable in full in case of medical failure or assessment failure.
Payment program:
Contact us for our special arrangements with banks. We have a bank package with BNP paribas.
*All prices are for indication only and are subject to change without prior notice.
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14. Hub’Air Malta, Security Gate 1, Malta International Airport, Luqa, LQA 4000, Malta
Tel: +356 22 48 51 02 - e-mail: info@hubair.com
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