The free commmunity for trainee pilots, by a commercial airline pilot.
This PTM group is for everyone. It doesn't matter how old you are, where you come from, or how much money you have. This group is for everyone with a dream to fly, even if you can't afford an integrated scheme.
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The PTM group was created to inspire anyone with a dream to become a pilot. Often the first step is the most difficult - to simply get started. After that the groups mentors and resources will guide you through modular pay as you go training without paying big sums up front.
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The group is free. All webinars and mentoring are provided free of charge.
Join the communityThrough a selection of guides we hope to show you that your dream is achieveable with the right guidance and support, as long as you remain consistent in your goal.
The Linkedin Group started with a post that outlined 19 steps to the flightdeck from 0 flying hours.
The steps are designed for any aspiring pilot with a dream of working as a commercial pilot without the finance to join a full-time integrated course.
" But I'm saving up first."
Saving up first won't help you. Assess your budget and work out how much you can afford every month.
If you don't have a job try to get one. Work out how much you need to earn to do one flying lesson every 3-4 weeks. Start small but stay consistent.
The pilot career is accessible to everyone regardless of your background. With the right attitude and mindset a pilot career is possible even if no-one in your family is able to provide security required for a loan to pay for an integrated training programme.
You just have to start.
Find a flying club, turn up and take your first flying lesson.
Yes, you can choose with which instructors you train with and when to do your training.
You can split the costs over time as you also won't be required to secure a loan for fiance to pay for the course (modular is typically half the cost of integrated training). The downside is that it can take longer to complete your training.
Sometimes just starting is the hardest part.
Use this interactive tool to estimate your monthly budget, set up your modular training flight plan, and calculate potential loan repayments. Modular flight training is the most affordable way to become a pilot because you pay as you go and stay in control of your budget.
Work out what you can consistently put toward your training from your current salary.
To speed up training, you can choose to fund a portion of the modular training via a specialized loan.
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