Airline Pilot Training

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1 Airline Pilot Training The best way to Summer 2013 touch the sky! 1

2 Welcome Dear Aviation Enthusiast, Welcome to the 2013 edition of our Airline Pilot Brochure, we hope you find the content informative and stimulating. Our brochure goes hand-in-hand with our website, you should find all the information and more that you seek about BFS. However, if you would like to find out even more about us and the training courses we offer, we encourage you to visit us through a personal tour of the school. We provide high quality and enjoyable training courses for aspiring airline pilots but also for active crew members wishing to receive recurrent training. We are recognized nationally and internationally as a leading provider of aviation training services and general aviation support. On July the 1 st of 2008, BFS became a member of BFG (Belgian Flight Group). We are now at the top of leading aviation service providers in central Europe, strongly anchored in the Belgian landscape. Our recent partnership with Aerosim Flight Academy in the United States, one of the world s top tier flight schools, has also allowed us to become one of most respectable training providers. We all share a genuine passion to offer you the very best quality training, facilities, equipment and a customer service experience to ensure that you leave us with the highly developed skills that you seek. We are all extremely proud of our company, our staff, our customers, our training centres and the quality of training and customer care that we provide. Enjoyable reading, Philippe BLOCKMANS CEO & Head of Training

3 About us Our History Established in 1981, BFS started its life as a school for private pilots. A couple of years after that, the school moved to the airport of Charleroi Brussels South in order to expand its activities. In 2004, BFS became a fully certified European ATO (Approved Training Organisation) and started offering airline pilot training programs, according to the new regulations. The school is approved by the Belgian Civil Aviation Authorities (BCAA) under the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), formerly known as the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) to train pilots (from private pilots to airline pilots) according to the Flight Crew Licensing regulations. Since 2008, BFS became a member of BFG (Belgian Flight Group) along with its sister company BFM (Belgian Flight Maintenance) and BFH (Belgian Flight Handling). Today BFS has become one of the largest flight schools in Belgium, with an increasing volume of students, instructors and aeroplanes. In 2012, we trained more than 80 students at our two Belgian campuses, with more than 50 fully certified flight instructors and close to 15 dedicated administration / operations officers. Our parent company BFG (Belgian Flight Group) was created in the summer of 2008, when BFS partnered with an important Belgian investment company. BFG quickly became one of Belgium s leading aviation services providers. BFG and its subsidiaries common denominator is aviation. The group offers a wide range of aviation-related services, such as pilot training, aircraft maintenance & repair, business aviation handling and aviation consultancy. BFG has built up strong partnerships with internationally recognized companies, in order to expand its services portfolio and its presence across the globe. Our Accreditations BFS is accredited by all of the following highly recognized governmental agencies: EASA Approved Training Organization (ATO) BCAA Flight Training Organization ICAO Listed in the Aviation Training Directory SPW Approved training checks organisation EBAA Affiliate Member 3

4 Training Centres Brussels South Charleroi Airport Belgium Our main campus and headquarters are located at the airport of Charleroi Brussels-South. This airport is internationally known for its stunning development, especially over the last decade, and the increasing presence of low-cost carriers. Located only 50 km from Brussels, the airport is the second most active airport in Belgium, which is perfect for airline pilot training. The airport, licensed by the Belgian Civil Aviation Authorities and the European Rulemaking Agency has 2 opposite runways (25/07) full lighting and equipped for instrument procedures and commercial operations (Control tower, radar, ILS, NDB, VOR, DME). Students will share the runway with airline jets and other general aviation traffic. Located in the heart of Belgium and in the heart of Europe, airline pilot students will be trained in one of the world s most complex airspaces, almost entirely controlled and severely organised. This, combined with the challenging weather conditions, contributes highly to the quality of training and to the reputation of our school. With a modern, airline-style training centre, our facilities are perfectly equipped to provide student pilots with all the necessary tools required to learn and complete their programs effectively and efficiently using the very last technologies available. 4

5 Liege Bierset Airport Belgium Located close to the boundary between Belgium, Germany and Holland, the airport of Liege is known as one of Europe s most important hubs for freight and cargo flight operations. Dozens of jumbo jets take-off and land everyday from this airport. The airport has 4 opposite runways (23L/R-05L/R), fully light and equipped for instrument procedures and commercial operations (Control Tower, Radar, CAT III ILS, VOR, DME, NDB). Formerly used as a military airbase, this airport is a perfect platform for professional pilot training. Being mostly active during the night for commercial traffic (typical of cargo operations), this international airport is available during the day for flight training. With clean and warm offices and classrooms, located right next to the passenger terminal, students will be trained in a familiar and friendly, yet professional atmosphere. The fact that we are based in Charleroi and Liege doesn t mean that we only fly in and out of these two airports. We fly all over Belgium, and even across boundaries, over to France, Holland, Germany, Luxembourg, or even Switzerland. Europe (especially Central Europe) is covered with hundreds of airports and airfields. From major international airports to remote small grass strip aerodromes, our students will experience cross-country flying and develop their skills thanks to this unique network. 5

6 Orlando-Sanford Intl (Florida USA) Thanks to our partnership with Aerosim Flight Academy, we also operate out of the international airport of Orlando-Sanford, in central Florida (USA). Our location provides perfect weather for year-round flying as well as the opportunity for students to explore many of the nearby world-famous tourist attractions. The Class C Orlando/Sanford International Airport has an FAA control tower on the airport property and four runways with the main runway being 9,600 x 150 ft. Other facilities include Instrument Landing Systems (ILS), GPS Approaches, High Intensity Runway Lighting, a Non-Directional Beacon, a modern terminal with complete ground handling equipment, an AWOS weather reporting system and many other enhancements. As a part of our Integrated Training program, BFS students will be spending up to 5 months in Sanford, performing the complete VFR training program, leading to the delivery of the FAA Private Pilot License, in one of the most airline oriented environments. Housing, transportation and food are provided on site. Our Modular students will also be able to enjoy Florida s sunny weather during their Time Building module, as we offer special packages on Aerosim s aircrafts. A one to two months program with 100 hours of flight time is available upon completion of the PPL module. The Academy is comprised of four main buildings: the Academics Building, the Administration Building, the Simulation and Maintenance Building, and the Operations Center. The Academics Building consists of seven (7) multimedia equipped classrooms. All classes are taught by full-time Academic Instructors. One classroom is arranged to accommodate 34 students and the remaining six classrooms can accommodate 24 students. 6

7 Classrooms & Equipment BFS Students have always achieved consistently high pass rate in the different written examinations. Our current pass rate exceeds 90%. BFS has selected comprehensive study material and the latest references to meet with the latest European requirements (EASA) in ground training. All of our classrooms are fully air conditioned and equipped with digital HD projectors, electrical white screens, stereo sounding and the Apple TV system. The majority of our classrooms can accommodate class of up to 24 students. BFS is also the first school in Belgium, and one of the first schools in Europe to introduce the use of the ipad in its training curriculum. This innovative system, partially replaces the traditional paper manuals and syllabus. These courses are not only electronic books, they also contain unique features such as bullet-point summaries, 3-D graphics, videos and animations which will help students assimilate the different subjects in a much more dynamic and didactic way. Our operations & crew rooms are equipped with computers and printers, allowing students to prepare their pre-flight files easily and efficiently. A high speed wireless internet connection is also available throughout building. Instructors & Staff Our instructors have been especially selected for their skills and experience in aviation. 80% of our ground and flight instructors are active or retired airline pilots, with a flight experience of thousands of hours for most of them. Their airline experience allows us to continuously review and update our programs and our curriculums, in order to meet the highest standards of the airline industry. Using specific standard operating procedures and techniques, our instructors have been especially trained to teach our students to the highest level of knowledge, skills and aptitudes. 7

8 Our goal is to provide our students with a personal and friendly customer care experience which complements the high standards of training delivered. We seek to ensure that you leave us entirely satisfied with your training and service experience. The priority of our staff is to provide you the attention and care you need to support you throughout your journey with us. Our fleet Our fleet of airplanes consists of more than 20 training aircrafts, allocated between our training facilities in Belgium. These aircrafts are all perfectly equipped for training and have proven their reliability and redundancy, in order to ensure the highest level of safety possible. 4 Beechcraft BE77 Skipper (basic VFR trainer) 6 Cessna C150 (basic VFR trainer) 3 Cessna C172 Skyhawk (advanced VFR trainer) 1 Piper PA28 Archer II (advanced VFR trainer) 4 Cessna C182 Skylane (advanced IFR trainer) 3 Piper PA34 Seneca (advanced IFR twin-engine) 1 Diamond DA42 Twin Star (advanced IFR twin-engine) In partnership with Aerosim Flight academy, we also operate a wide fleet of aircraft in Orlando, Florida: 35 Cirrus SR20 (advanced VFR & IFR trainer) 12 Cessna 172 Skyhawk (advanced VFR trainer) Our fleet is maintained by our own approved maintenance workshop (BFM), which is approved by the Belgian and European authorities. Maintenance is done according to very strict procedures, ensuring the highest level of reliability and safety possible. 8

9 Our simulators BFS currently uses two modern simulators built by the Swiss company ELITE, known for the quality and reliability of their products. These devices will be used mainly for instrument flight training. Each student will spend between 40 and 50 hours in the simulators, learning instruments procedures and scenarios. Capable and accurate flying on instruments is a primary skill expected of an airline pilot. The significant investment in high fidelity simulators reflects our commitment to providing high standards in the delivery of instrument rating. Our simulators are certified under the current FSTD-A regulation. Their cockpits are designed to reproduce a standard environment, very close to the cockpit of the airplanes used for flight training. Although these devices are primarily used for instruments training, the 120 to 150 wrap-around visual system allows the students to practice visual circuits and other VFR exercises as well. Changing from single engine aeroplane flight model to multi engine aeroplane flight model takes only a few minutes. The central console and instruments panel are easily interchangeable. SOON! (January 2014) In addition to the two Elite devices used for initial training, we will soon be operating a brand new Boeing 737NG fixed base simulator! This simulator, built by the Dutch manufacturer MPS (Multi Pilot Simulations) will be operated in partnership EPST, in order to offer MCC courses, JOC (Jet Orientation Courses) and Airline Jet Foundation Courses to all the students. This device will be a full reproduction of the B737NG cockpit and will be certified under FNPT II MCC level. The Airline Jet Foundation Course (AJFC) will offer candidates a unique way to fill the gap between the end of the ab-initio program and the entry into the airline. Besides covering the well known Multi-Crew Cooperation course, the AJFC will also cover advanced Jet flying skills. Upon completion of this course, candidates are considered as airline ready 9

10 Our assets Airline oriented training, organization and procedures Comprehensive training programs, dedicated to quality and success Top priority set on safety culture Important fleet (60+ aircrafts on both continents) and modern facilities Use of the latest technologies both on the ground (simulators, ipad, CBT) and in flight Training programs tailored to the airlines needs and expectations Perfect combination between US and Europe for high quality training Excellent success rate for those who pass our selection tests Airline pilot Instructors Airline Pilot Career What does this job look like? Airline pilots fly passengers and/or cargo on long or short-haul flights for leisure, business or commercial purposes. The aircraft is typically operated by two pilots; one will be the captain who is the pilot in command, while the other will be the supporting first officer. The pilots will usually take turns to fly the plane to avoid fatigue, with one operating the controls while the other speaks to air traffic control and completes the paperwork. In some instances, such as long-haul flights, there may be three or four pilots on board so that the necessary breaks from flying can be taken. The captain has the overall responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft including crew and passengers. Prior to the flight, pilots check flight plans, ensure that the aircraft s controls are operating efficiently and calculate the required fuel for the flight. They are also responsible for checking the weather conditions and briefing cabin crew. The job of a pilot comes with heavy responsibility and personal commitment. Stringent training courses have to be passed followed by recurrent training every six months in order to maintain the relevant license required for the job. 10

11 There is more to the role than just flying the plane, which has to be done safely and economically, and tasks can typically include: Being a pilot is not a nine to five job and unusual working hours should be expected. The length of a working day varies depending on the company and route but can range from three to twelve hours. The start times of a day will often differ depending on the route, sometimes beginning in the early morning and sometimes late at night. As pilots can often be on standby duty, they generally need to live near the airport where they are based so they can get there at relatively short notice. Pilots working for short-haul airlines often have their working shifts for a month or two ahead. This results in a more stable working / home life balance. Long-haul airline pilots are expected to spend much greater periods of time away from home as they will fly further distances. This means that they often have to adjust to different time zones and may often stay overnight at their destinations. Pilots are restricted to 900 flying hours per year. On scheduled airlines, the workload is spread evenly throughout the year; on charter airlines, the summer months are busier than the winter months. Ensuring all information on the route, weather, passengers and aircraft is received Ensuring the fuel levels balance safety with economy and supervising the loading of the aircraft Ensuring all safety systems are working properly Briefing the cabin crew before the flight and maintaining regular contact throughout the flight Carrying out pre-flight checks on the navigation and operating systems Communicating with air traffic control before take-off and during flight and landing Making regular checks on the aircraft's technical performance and position Reacting quickly and appropriately to environmental changes and emergencies 11

12 How do I know if I can become a pilot? The training to become a pilot requires a good level of understanding of English, math and physics and so any qualifications that demonstrate this may be of an advantage. Other important required skills for an airline pilot include: An ability to understand technical information, as pilots need to know how their aircraft works Excellent spatial awareness and coordination Good communication skill The ability to think quickly and respond appropriately in difficult situations Discipline, self-confidence and commitment A very high level of motivation Leadership skills, with the ability to give clear commands to cabin crew and passengers In addition to these requirements, candidates should also keep in mind the following key words, inherent to a future airline pilot: Respect Motivation Open mindedness Curiosity Discipline Stress tolerance Organisation Hard work Maturity Responsibility Punctuality Humility Hereunder, you will get an overview of the Airline Pilot Courses that we currently offer! 12

13 Integrated Program Pre-entry Requirements Minimum age 17 (min. 18 before departure to USA) High school degree or equivalent (intl) diploma Good knowledge of English* EASA Class 1 medical certificate** Passport, valid for at least 3 years Being a EU citizen or holder of a long term student visa Financing plan *One of the most important requirements nowadays is to have a good knowledge of English. If you believe your level to be too low, brush up courses in English are available through our school. Contact us for more details. **It is highly recommended that before you begin any training you take the EASA class 1 medical exam. It is a requirement that all airline pilots pass this medical and if you do not, you will not be able to complete the training to achieve the course. It is therefore a good idea to take this before paying out on the expensive course fees. Refer to the end of this brochure to see the medical exam application form. If you meet all these requirements, you can apply for the selection tests. Selection Tests The main purpose of the selection tests is to limit the risk of failure during training, and to make sure that candidates have sufficient knowledge, skills and aptitudes to start an airline pilot course. The COMPASS test consists of six tests which have been developed to control some of the key aptitude areas for the pilot profession. Flying experience is not required to perform well in the tests. The tests will include the following exercises: CONTROL: A compensation Task at basic hand/foot/eye co-ordination SLALOM: A tracking task looking at hand/eye coordination. MATHEMATICS: A test of basic applied mathematical MEMORY: Accuracy of short-term memory recall and ability to 'chunk information. 13

14 TASK MANAGER: A test of the candidate s ability to scan the screen and manage two concurrent tasks accurately and quickly. ORIENTATION: Instrument interpretation, comprehension and spatial orientation. TECH-TEST: Technical comprehension test (physics test) AVIATION ENGLISH: Test English language ability, including recognizing ATC sound messages VERBAL REASONING: The ability of the candidate to understand, analyze and logically interpret written information In addition to the COMPASS tests, candidates will also have to pass a personality test called the CPP (Checklist Professional Profile), which can be described as a psychological instrument, to play a crucial role in the selection and training of (ab-initio) pilots. More specifically, the test can be characterized as a - tailor made - personality questionnaire that measures relevant personality traits to assess the competences, as mentioned above, for the function of a (ab initio) pilot. Upon completion of the selection tests and after analysis of the results, you will know if you have been selected or not. For more details regarding the selection tests, refer to the last pages of this brochure. USA Visa Requirements (M-1) In order to enter the US territory as a student pilot when reaching the second phase of the program and before commencing training with Aerosim Flight Academy, the candidates will have to apply for an M- 1 VISA, at the Embassy of the United States of America, in Belgium. BFS and Aerosim Flight Academy will assist the candidates throughout the application process, up to the interview at the Embassy. 14

15 Training Program Once you passed and succeeded the medical exam and the selection tests, you will be able to start our integrated program. After receiving the whole study material, you will immediately start the ground courses (ATPL). One of the major characteristics of the integrated program is that it is an intensive and continuous program. Even though it could eventually be compared to a high school or university program, the integrated course will combine ground training with practice training (flight training). The program will be divided into 4 phases as described below: Phase 1 ATPL theory + Basic Flight Fam. Course. Phase 2 Basic Flight Training Phase 3 Advanced Flight Training Phase 4 MCC (Multi Crew Cooperation) or AJFC (Airline Jet Foundation Course) In total, the program will include around 240 hours of practical training and more than 900 hours of theory & briefings. During the ground courses, the following subjects will be addressed: Air law Principles of Flight General & Radio navigation Communication (VFR & IFR) Flight Performance & Planning Meteorology Operational Procedures Airframes & Systems Power Plant Instruments & Electronics Human Performances & CRM Mass & Balance In addition to these courses, we have added several other complementary courses & briefings, such as English courses, math & physics brush-up courses, IR briefings and airline interviews preparation courses. Also, we have decided to relocate the second phase of our program in Florida-USA, in order to enjoy the well known Florida fair weather conditions as well as its open airspace, which allows us to maintain a constant flow during the training program. It is also a very nice opportunity for candidates to be completely immerged in an English speaking environment. Candidates will be flying on brand new all-glass cockpit equipped Cirrus SR20! 15

16 Detailed Program PHASE 1 ATPL Ground course Basic Flight Fam. Course - Belgium 8 Months* 24 hours maths & physics brush-up courses General and aviation English courses 768 hours of ATPL ground courses + exams at the BCAA 6 hours of Long Briefing 10 hours of simulator Observation flights PHASE 2 Basic Flight Training Florida/USA 5 Months* 18 hours of ground courses + FAA PPL written test 30 hours radiotelephony courses 28 hours of long briefings 4 hours of simulator FTD Level 6 60 hours of dual flight on SR20 20 hours of solo flight on SR20 Night Rating FAA PPL Skill Tests 40 hours of solo flight (structured time building) on SR20 Final EASA progress check In partnership with: PHASE 3 Advanced Flight Training Belgium 7 Months* 20 hours of long briefings 40 hours of SE simulator (Instrument Rating) 18 hours of dual flight (Instrument Rating) on C182RG 19 hours of SPIC* flight (IFR cross country) on C182RG 10 hours of ME simulator (Instrument Rating) 13 hours of dual flight (Instrument Rating) on PA34/DA42 7 hours of SPIC flight (IFR cross country) on PA34/DA42 Final CPL/IR/ME Skill Test *SPIC: Student Pilot In Command (= flight with a flight instructor who acts as a safety pilot) PHASE 4 MCC or AJFC (MCC+JOC) - Belgium 1 Month* 48 hours ground course 28hours (MCC) or 48hours (AJFC) B737NG simulator (fixed base) TOTAL DURATION: 21 months* TOTAL HOURS: +240h of flight & sim time +900h of ground training* 16

17 Pricing* The price of our Airline Pilot Integrated program starts at Candidates who select the Airline Jet Foundation Course at phase 4 shall add to the total price. (VAT 21% Inclusive) INCLUDED IN THIS PRICE: Ground courses in Belgium and USA (more than 900 hours) Complete flight training program in Belgium and USA (around 240 hours) Pre-flight and post-flight briefings A certain amount of extra missions per phase (refer to our student contract) Manuals, syllabus, didactical material, Uniform, Headset ipad, e-courses and complimentary workbooks All expenses related to skill tests and licence deliveries in Belgium and USA Written exams at in Belgium and USA All staff and infrastructure in Belgium and USA 2 way ticket to Orlando Housing and transportation in Orlando OFFERED BY BFS (FREE): Complete insurance coverage for the duration of the training(capital of per student) in case of definitive loss of medical and/or death + Travel insurance for the duration of the stay in Orlando 2 hours of refresher training in the simulator + IR/ME revalidation after one year if the student pilot is not hired by an airline company (after care program). NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PRICE: Selection tests (100 ) Housing, meals and transportation in Belgium (+/- 800 per month) Meals and daily expenses in USA (+/- $ 20 per day) Initial & renewal of the medical class 1 certificate (+/- 350 ) Airport Badge (+/- 65 ) Training hours exceeding the extra missions per phase (see rates) Replacement material US VISA delivery fees (+/- $ 400) Skill test & written exams retakes in case of failure Payments The course will be invoiced in 3 instalments (refer to our financing section hereunder to know more about our financing solutions) Prior to commencing the course (phase 1) Before leaving for Orlando (phase 2) * When returning to Belgium (phase 3) * for candidates selecting the Airline Jet Foundation Course instead of the traditional MCC. 17

18 Modular Program Pre-entry Requirements Minimum age 17 High school degree or equivalent (intl) diploma Good knowledge of English* EASA Class 1 medical certificate** Being a EU citizen or holder of a long term student visa Financing plan *One of the most important requirements nowadays is to have a good knowledge of English. If you believe your level to be too low, brush up courses in English are available through our school. Contact us for more details. **It is highly recommended that before you begin any training you take the EASA class 1 medical exam. It is a requirement that all airline pilots pass this medical and if you do not, you will not be able to complete the training to achieve the course. It is therefore a good idea to take this before paying out on the expensive course fees. Refer to the end of this brochure to see the medical exam application form. If you meet all these requirements, you can apply for the selection tests. Evaluation Tests The main purpose of the evaluation tests is to assess the level of knowledge skills and aptitudes of the candidates and to determine whether or not we believe that they would succeed in this program. Based on the results, we will issue a recommendation. Candidates will have the responsibility to decide if they want to start or not. The COMPASS test consists of six tests which have been developed to control some of the key aptitude areas for the pilot profession. Flying experience is not required to perform well in the tests. The tests will include the following exercises: CONTROL: A compensation Task at basic hand/foot/eye co-ordination SLALOM: A tracking task looking at hand/eye coordination. MATHEMATICS: A test of basic applied mathematical MEMORY: Accuracy of short-term memory recall and ability to 'chunk information. 18

19 TASK MANAGER: A test of the candidate s ability to scan the screen and manage two concurrent tasks accurately and quickly. ORIENTATION: Instrument interpretation, comprehension and spatial orientation. TECH-TEST: Technical comprehension test (physics test) AVIATION ENGLISH: Test English language ability, including recognizing ATC sound messages VERBAL REASONING: The ability of the candidate to understand, analyze and logically interpret written information In addition to the COMPASS tests, candidates will also have to pass a personality test called the CPP (Checklist Professional Profile), which can be described as a psychological instrument, to play a crucial role in the selection and training of (ab-initio) pilots. More specifically, the test can be characterized as a - tailor made - personality questionnaire that measures relevant personality traits to assess the competences, as mentioned above, for the function of a (ab initio) pilot. For more details regarding the evaluation tests, refer to the last pages of this brochure. Training Program Essential modules 1. Private Pilot Licence (PPL) The PPL module is probably one of the most important modules of the whole modular program. It represents the core skills of any pilot. Candidates will learn how to fly an airplane, from takeoff to landing, across the country and across borders. This module includes ground courses (+/- 100 hours), given 2 to 3 evenings per week and flight training. The flight training program itself is divided into three phases. 1) Core phase (general flying). Candidates will learn the basic flight manoeuvres of an aeroplane (climbs, descents, turns, stalls, acceleration, deceleration,...) 2) Circuits (Touch & go s). During this phase, candidates will learn how to takeoff and how to land an aeroplane (in many different conditions). They will also learn basic radio-communication procedures. The first solo flights are performed during this phase 3) Cross-country (navigations). This phase will teach candidates how to prepare and fly from point A to point B with ground visual references. First with an instructor and then solo. 19

20 2. Air Transport Pilot Licence ground course (ATPL) The ATPL ground course is an intensive 6 to 7 months theoretical course. 14 subjects will be covered during this period. The objective is to provide you with the culture and knowledge required in all the areas that an Airline Pilot has to deal with! It is a pre-requisite to start the IR and CPL modules. Distance Learning courses are also available as an option. This option will give candidates the opportunity to study at home at their own rhythm. The courses are now supported by the use of the ipad, which is an extraordinary step forward in the way of learning all these subjects with an unprecedented level of quality and modernity. These courses include many videos, animations and 3D graphics. 3. Time Building In order to start the IR and CPL modules, candidates need a certain amount of hours of flight experience. Gaining this flight experience (+/- 100 hours) goes through a period during which each candidate will fly as PIC (Pilot In Command) on the school s airplanes. With or without passengers, it is a great opportunity for candidates to discover the European skies and landscapes! As an opportunity to build up their flight experience, the school also offer exclusive Time-Building packages with our US partner, Aerosim Flight Academy. Students are offered a unique 1 to 2 months stay in Sanford, near Orlando. With more than 300 days of sunshine per year, Florida is known as the Sunshine State. 4. Night Rating Once candidates totalize 100 hours of flight time, including 60 hours as PIC (Pilot in Command), they are allowed to start the Night Rating course. The aim of this module is to teach them how to fly under visual references, by night. This module is used as an introduction to the Instrument Rating course that will follow. Candidates will start to use the airplanes instruments as a reference to maintain the attitude of the airplane. 20

21 5. Instrument Rating (IR) The Instrument Rating training is probably the most challenging module of the complete Modular Airline Pilot program. Indeed, from that point, candidates will have to learn how to fly from takeoff to landing with sole reference to the instruments mounted in the cockpit! The IR module is especially focused on the use of very specific departure en route arrival and approach procedures, all of this in poor weather conditions. The Instrument Rating module is divided in two phases: 1) Simulator Training: Candidates will spend approximately 35 hours in the simulator, learning procedures and manoeuvres within the best conditions, thanks to its functionalities. 2) Flight Training: Upon completion of the simulator phase, candidates will start the flight training part. Repeating the procedures learned previously in the simulator, now in real flight conditions! 6. Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) The objective of the CPL module is to provide candidates with the techniques, methods, philosophy and procedures used by professional pilots. By increasing the quality and precision of flight manoeuvres, candidates will learn how to act and react against certain situations and specific requests. During the CPL module, candidates will have to keep in mind that they are responsible of a specific carriage, either passengers or freight. This kind of considerations reflects the level of maturity and responsibility that is expected from future airline pilots! 7. Multi Engine Rating (MEP-IR) The Multi Engine and Multi Engine IR are quite easy to summarize: it can be considered as a general overview of all the previous modules (PPL + IR + CPL) on a multi engine aeroplane. Candidates will now fly on an airplane which is heavier, faster, more complex and redundant, requiring thus much more anticipation and situational awareness. Today, all the commercial flights performed in Europe are done in multi engine aeroplanes. It also our goal to teach candidates how to fly on one engine, which is a very specific phenomenon that can happen at any time during flight! 21

22 8. Multi Crew Coordination (MCC) Airline Jet Foundation Course (AJFC) In addition to the MCC course offered by the school, candidates are also able to go through our brand new Airline Jet Foundation course (offered in partnership with EPST). See above for more details (page 9). Upon completion of this program, candidates will meet the minimum requirements established by the industry, in order to apply for a job as first officer with almost any airline. However, in addition to these essential modules, there are other modules available, which we can make the difference when it comes to selecting the right person to fly a commercial jet. These modules are listed below. Finally, candidates will end up the program with the Multi Crew Coordination course. So far, they have learned how to fly an aeroplane on their own, in different situations and conditions. The purpose of the MCC course is to learn how to work in a multi crew environment. In today s flight decks, there are always at least two pilots, working together to ensure the good and safe conduct of the flight. Modern jets have become extremely complex and powerful; therefore, it is extremely important to work as a team to fulfil all the tasks related to the conduct of the flight. The MCC course is divided into a one week ground course and 28 hours of Boeing 737NG simulator. Optional Complementary Modules Jet Orientation Course (JOC) The purpose of the Jet Orientation Course is to facilitate the transition to the airline, and particularly to an initial Type Rating course. Jumping from relatively slow piston engine aircrafts to multi engine turbojets aircrafts may be challenging for young pilots. The Jet Orientation Course fills the gap in terms of flying skills. This course is performed on the Boeing 737NG simulator used for MCC training, and includes 48 hours of theory (same as MCC) and 24 hours of simulator training. This course combined with the MCC gives the Airline Jet Foundation Course (AJFC). Program offered in partnership with EPST 22

23 Upset Recovery Training (URT) The purpose of the Upset Recovery Course is to teach pilots how to handle emergency situations and unusual attitude in flight. The course includes 5 hours of pre and post flight briefing time, in order to review, explain and prepare all the manoeuvres that will be executed in flight. PLEASE REFER TO THE DEDICATED UPSET RECOVERY BROCHURE! Flight Instructor (FI) Becoming a Flight Instructor is a great way to increase and improve its own set of skills. More than a simple rating, it is a career and adds an important value to a pilot s experience and curriculum. The Flight Instructor course allows a professional pilot to teach other pilots how to fly (additional rating such as the Instrument Rating instructor or the Class Rating Instructor are also available at BFS). PLEASE REFER TO THE DEDICATED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR BROCHURE! Pricing* The total price of the modular course depends on the modules you have to follow and on the choices you will make. Check-out the Pricing & Duration summary below to have a clear overview of how much your program will cost. Private Pilot License (PPL) Training Program Ground Training / Academics 129 hours of ground courses Price - - Flight Training 35 hours of dual flight instruction on BE77/C150 5 hours of supervized solo flight on BE77/C150 5 hours of solo cross-country flight on BE77/C150 1,5 hours of in-flight skill test Fees and Expenses ,00 PPL Material Kit (manuals, Flight Material, Uniform) SAAM Student Pilot Insurance (24 months validity) Landing Fees Administrative Support Fees Official Written Exams Flight Examiner Fee 2.500,00 Total Price: ,00

24 ATPL Ground Course Training Program Ground Training / Academics 708 hours of ground courses Fees and Expenses ipad pack (optional) Padpilot ATPL e-courses & workbooks Official Written Exams Price , ,00 Total Price: 9.500,00 ATPL Distance Learning Training Program Ground Training / Academics 632 hours of self-study time at home 72 hours of brush-up courses Fees and Expenses Price ,00 Set of ATPL Manuals (Oxford) Access to on-line learning & testing platform (18 months) Study Guides & Jeppesen Student Pilot Route Manual Official Written Exams NOT INCLUDED! 3.000,00 Total Price: 3.500,00 Time Building Training Program Flight Training 100 hours of solo flight on BE77/C150 Fees and Expenses Landing fees NOT INCLUDED! Price ,00 - Total Price: ,00 Night Rating Training Program Ground Training / Academics 5 hours of ground courses Price - - Flight Training 1 hour of simulator training 2 hours of dual flight on BE77/C150 1 hour of dual flight instruction on PA28/C172 2 hours of supervized solo flight on BE77/C150 Fees and Expenses Night Material Kit (manuals, flight material) 1.325,00 25,00 Total Price: 1.350,00 24

25 Instrument Rating (IR) Training Program Ground Training / Academics 15 hours of long briefing Flight Training 35 hours of simulator training 15 hours of dual flight on C182RG 1,5 hours of in-flight skill test Fees and Expenses 25 IR Material Kit (manuals, flight material) Landing fees Flight Examiner Fee Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Training Program Flight Training 15 hours of dual flight on C182RG 1,5 hours of in-flight skill test Fees and Expenses CPL Material Kit (manuals, flight material) Landing fees Flight Examiner Fee Multi Engine Rating (ME) Training Program Ground Training / Academics 7 hours of ground courses Flight Training 3 hours of simulator training 8 hours of dual flight on DA42/PA34 2 hours of in-flight skill test Fees and Expenses ME Material Kit (manuals, flight material) Landing fees Flight Examiner Fee Multi Crew Coordination (MCC) Training Program Ground Training / Academics 48 hours of ground courses Flight Training 24 hours of simulator training (Boeing 737NG) Fees and Expenses MCC Material Kit (manuals, flight material) Landing fees Price ,00 250,00 Total Price: ,00 Price ,00 100,00 Total Price: 5.000,00 Price ,00 100,00 Total Price: 6.500,00 Price ,00 100,00 Total Price: 3.600,00

26 Jet Orientation Course (JOC) Training Program Ground Training / Academics 48 hours of ground courses Price - - Flight Training 24 hours of simulator training (Boeing 737NG) Fees and Expenses MCC Material Kit (manuals, flight material) Landing fees Airline Jet Foundation Course (MCC + JOC) Training Program Ground Training / Academics 48 hours of ground courses Flight Training 48 hours of simulator training (Boeing 737NG) Fees and Expenses MCC Material Kit (manuals, flight material) Landing fees Additional Expenses (external) - Estimated costs Fees and Expenses 3.500,00 100,00 Total Price: 3.600,00 Price ,00 100,00 Total Price: 7.200,00 EASA Class 1 Medical Examination 362,93 Yearly Renewal 115,40 Airport Badge 65,00 ICAO English Exam 155,00 Housing - Food & Beverages - Medical, personal, leisure expenses - Licenses & Ratings delivery fees 1.000, ,33 Total Price: 1.698,33 *IMPORTANT NOTE: Airline pilot training, whether integrated or modular, shall be considered as competency based training. The hours and the durations mentioned in our brochures are estimates, based on the European regulatory requirements. Nevertheless, success does not mean achieving the minimum amount of hours, in a minimum amount of time! Success means that a candidate has reached a certain level of Knowledge, Skills and Aptitudes (also known as KSA s). The exact amount of hours required as well as the duration (and thus, by deduction, the price) required for a candidate to reach these KSA s will depend on several factors, the main ones being the sole responsibility of the candidate: motivation, discipline, hard work, flexibility, availability, courage and determination! Other factors such as the weather conditions may also affect the duration of the courses. Payments Each module is invoiced as a package, based on the minimum program (as established in the price list above) and paid at once. Modules paid are non-refundable and additional hours required to reach the required proficiency level are charged separately, at standard price (see rate list at the end of this brochure) 26

27 Pricing & Duration Summary* Professional Pilot Programs PRICE* Academic Hours Min. Practical Hours PPL TB ATPL Night IR CPL ME-IR MCC JOC After Care AIPP Upset Rec. FI IRI CRI Airline Pilot Integrated Course - Basic , months Estimated Duration* Airline Pilot Integrated Course - Complete , months Airline Pilot Modular Course - Basic , ,5 24 months Airline Pilot Modular Course - Complete , ,5 25 months Essential Modules Private Pilot License (PPL) , , months Time Building , months ATPL Ground Course 9.000, months ATPL Distance Learning 3.500, months Night Rating 1.300, weeks Instrument Rating (IR) , ,5 3-6 months Commercial Pilot License (CPL) 5.000, ,5 1 month Multi Engine Rating (ME) 6.500, month Multi Crew Coordination (MCC) 3.600, month Complementary Modules Jet Orientation Course (JOC) 3.600, month Airline Jet Foundation Course (AJFC) 7.200, months After Care Program 3.000, Airline Interview Preparation Course 150, days Upset Recovery 1.200, Flight Instructor (FI) 9.000, , months Instrument Rating Instructor (IRI) 3.000, months Class Rating Instructor (CRI) 5.000, months * prices and estimated durations are subject to variation, depending on several factors, including but not limited do: student availability, personal investment, skills, motovation and weather conditions. 27

28 Financing & Insurance Financing is available through different recommended banks. BFS works closely with KBC bank and Belfius bank. These banks can fund up to (ab-initio training + type rating if required). This system has been especially developed for airline pilot candidates. For more details regarding the conditions and specifications of these loans, contact the specialized agencies: KBC Brucargo Building Brucargo - Belgium Tel Brucargo@kbc.be Belfius Banque & Assurances avenue Georges Lemaître Gosselies Tel. : sabrina.soriano@mandat.belfius.be Please note that loans are currently reserved to Belgian citizens only. One of the conditions for subscribing the loan with the banks is to have a special insurance coverage. BFS works in collaboration with SAAM in order to offer a specific coverage for student pilots, which covers the definitive loss of the class 1 medical certificate as well as death. The student will be protected for a capital of

29 International Students Candidates who are not from the European Union should be holder of a long term visa (education). For more details, visit: lgium/studeren_in_belgie/ lgium/visa_for_belgium/ _establishment_visa.aspx Note: Non-EU citizens should travel to Belgium first under a tourist visa in order to take the medical exam as well as the selection tests/interview. The long term visa application shall be completed when back to their home country and upon receipt of the tests results (medical & selection). Housing Short term stay (up to one month) The school has established a solid partnership with the Ibis hotel group and is able to offer special rates to candidates staying for up to 1 month in one of the three hotels surrounding the airport of Charleroi Brussels South: Hotel Ibis Charleroi Airport (+/- 2 km from the school) Hotel Ibis-Budget (+/- 2 km from the school) Hotel Ibis Charleroi Centre (+/- 10 km from the school) The services offered include a fully equipped bedroom with free Wi-Fi internet access, individual bathrooms and closet, breakfast, a two-way shuttle to the school facilities, laundry services and access to all common areas Contact us for more details. 29

30 Long term stay (more than 6 months) Although we currently don t provide accommodations or housing in Belgium, we work closely with real estate companies in our region and we are able to guide you through your researches. Belgium is the heart of Europe and a fantastic place to live. The diversity of its countryside s and cities makes of it a very warm and intimate country, where cultures, religions and traditions are mixing with each other to give the heartbeat of Europe! The average monthly housing budget is about 500. And then? During training, candidates will be constantly monitored by the school in order to guarantee the highest level of knowledge, skills and aptitudes possible. Of course, we are expecting them to be motivated and personally invested in their program. Reaching airlines standards is our objective, but we go even further! We will do our very best to enlarge the scope of knowledge of the candidates, by offering free briefings, brush up courses, observation flights, refresher courses, airline interview preparation courses, visits of control towers & ATC centres, etc. Our mission does not end when candidates pass their final exams and get their licenses. As explained previously, our primary goal is for our candidates to find a job as first officers. Even though we cannot guarantee a job upon completion of our programs, we will follow our students until placement and we will assist them in the selective research-selectionplacement process. All statistics clearly show that the demand for new pilots is going to increase over the next 20 years. But like any other industry, the demand fluctuates with the economy. Thanks to the European licenses, candidates can apply (almost) everywhere! They have to be ready to move abroad if necessary. The school has also developed a special program called the After Care Program, which allows candidate to maintain their level of skills, knowledge and aptitudes, even when they are graduated and looking for a job. This program (detailed here-above), includes a package of simulator training (IR-ME) as well as an access to the Airline interview Preparation Course provided by highly experienced airline professionals 30

31 Registration procedure To apply for the integrated course, candidates should follow the following procedure: 1) Make sure that you know everything about the school and the program. Eventually set up an appointment at the school, or attend one of our info sessions. 2) Set up a financing plan 3) Apply for the EASA class 1 medical exam 4) Apply for the evaluation tests at the school. Fill in the registration form and prepare all the required documents: a. Copy of ID/Passport b. Copy of high school diploma c. C.V. d. Motivation letter in English (1 page) e. Copy of Class 1 medical certificate 5) If the medical exam and the selection tests are successful, sign the student contract and finalize your registration. 6) Proceed with the initial payment. Why BFS? BFS has an experience of more than 20 years in pilot training and is now one of the most important schools in Belgium. BFS is approved by the Belgian Civil Aviation Authorities and by the European authorities under the EASA regulation, one of the most serious and renowned certifications in the aviation industry. The majority of the instructors are current or retired airline pilots, with thousands of hours of flight experience, providing a very high level of quality in training. The school has been able to place students with major airlines in Europe and across the globe. The training programs have been especially developed in order to meet with the regulatory requirements, but also with the airlines demands and expectations. The school has its own maintenance department, insuring the highest level of safety and availability of its fleet. BFS working philosophy is based on safety, quality and proficiency BFS training programs exceed the regulatory minimum requirement Modern offices and classrooms, fully equipped and available 7 days a week, 365 days a year. 31

32 FAQ Q1: What are the pre-entry requirements to the airline pilot program? You have to be at least 17 years old, hold a high school certificate (or equivalent level of education) and take the class 1 medical examination. If you are a non-european citizen, you also have to hold a valid VISA, or a permit to stay for the duration of your training. In addition to this, candidates have to pass the selection/evaluation tests at the school (COMPASS & Psychological profile), in order to ensure that they meet all the knowledge and competency prerequisites. Q2: Is it important to have good knowledge of mathematics and physics? It certainly is an advantage, but the level reached at the end of high school should be sufficient. There is no need for you to take special classes in math and physics before commencing the course. We also include brush up courses in math and physics at the beginning of the ATPL ground course. Q3: What about English? English is, as you can imagine, one of the most important requirements related to the pilot s training and career! A good knowledge of English is mandatory before the beginning of the course and will be subject to a personal evaluation. It is important to say that most of the courses are given in English, and all the study material is in English as well. Q4: What is the difference between the integrated and the modular program? The integrated program is an all-inclusive, non-stop going training program that takes you all the way from zero, up to the doors of the airlines through 4 training phases. The program is more intensive and more structured than the modular one and it generally shorter too. It also includes a training period of up to 5 months in sunny Florida (USA), where students perform the initial flight training phase. The modular program is more known for the comfort of the training process. The program is divided into 9 modules. Each module focuses on a specific amount of requirements (theory & practices) and allows the candidate to spread his training according to his own personal and financial resources. Q5: Why is a part of the integrated program performed in Florida? Is it the same in modular? Since the integrated program is an intensive course, it is important to keep a continuous flow within the training program, especially with the flight hours. Florida is one of the best regions in the world for flight training. The weather and the airspace make it a perfect environment for the primary phases of flight. This is why all the integrated candidates will spend approximately 4 months there. Of course, the fact that they will be fully immerged in an English speaking environment is another advantage. The actual regulations prohibits modular students from performing training outside the EASA Member States, but they are allowed to perform time building anywhere in the world. Therefore, we have developed some specific time building packages for our modular students, allowing them to spend 1 month there, and build up about 100 hours of flight time as Pilot In Command. Q6: How long is the validity of the license and ratings? A typical license has no expiry date, however, most of the ratings are valid for a period of 1 year and are renewed by passing an skill test with an examiner (although a refresher training is not mandatory before a skill test, it is highly recommended). The Single Engine rating is valid for a period of 2 years. The Medical Certificate (class 1) has to be renewed every year (under 40) and every 6 months (over 40) Q7: Can I apply in all the European countries with my license? The licenses and ratings delivered upon completion of the training are known as EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency). It means that they are recognized by all the European countries, but even outside of Europe! Most of the countries of Asia-Pacific, Middle-East and Africa do recognize and accept EASA licenses. In other words, upon completion of your training, you will be able to apply almost all over the world! 32

33 Q8: Why is airline pilot training so expensive? There are several reasons that can explain the price of the airline pilot training. One of the most important factors that has an impact on the price of the training is the fuel (aviation fuel, known as AVGAS is about 2 /L, with an average fuel consumption of 25 to 30 liters per hour). Other factors are the numerous taxes and royalties that schools have to pay to the authorities, as well as maintenance costs, personnel, certification fees, etc. Then, you also have to keep in mind that quality has a price and this is the mean explanation to the differences between flight schools. Taking the cheapest flight school is not the best thing to do. Remember, this training is an investment on your career. You need to compare the facilities, the tools, the quality of the staff and the infrastructure offered! Q9: What about the insurance coverage? Our students are covered during their whole program under our general liability insurance. In addition to this, we also provide a specific student pilot insurance that covers the definitive loss of their medical certificate as well as death at a capital of Q10: Are there any financing solutions available? We do work closely with a few banks that offer specific financing options for student pilots under certain conditions. Unfortunately, there is currently no official funds for candidates willing to undergo a complete training program and the options offered by the banks are restricted to Belgian nationals. Q11: Do I really get a job upon completion of course? Obviously, we cannot guarantee you a job, because of the unpredictability of the market and the neutrality that the local airlines have to keep regarding the different flight schools. But we have been able to place our pilots with several airlines and we do have agreements with some of them to offer guaranteed interviews to our students. Remember, you do not have to focus only on the local airlines. Some regions of the world are desperately looking for pilots and the phenomenon will increase in the future! Q12: What if I don t get a job after one year? Well, it s quite simple actually You only have to take a skill test in the twin engine, once per year, in order to renew your license and your ratings. Q13: I am not from Europe; can I enroll your program? Of course, if you meet all the requirements related to the selected program! Refer to the International Section of this brochure, or check our website regarding the VISA requirements. You have a question? You want to know more? You want to meet with us and visit the school? CONTACT US NOW! info@bfschool.aero

34 Formulaire de demande Examen médical CEMA Administration de l'expertise médicale (MEDEX) Centre d'expertise de médecine aéronautique (CEMA) Nom Prénom Age N Registre national Adresse Téléphone fixe GSM Demande d'examen: Classe 1 Pilote professionnel Classe 2 Pilote privé Classe 3 Contrôleur aérien Classe 4 ULM ou pilote de ballon Examen pour: Certificat médical initial Renouvellement certificat La validité de mon certificat médical actuel expire le Je peux être présent aux dates suivantes: Pour le renouvellement d'un certificat médical, l'examen médical suivant doit avoir lieu dans les 45 jours calendrier précédant la date d'expiration du certificat médical. Formulaire à renvoyer au CEMA Adresse postale: Medex CEMA, Place Victor Horta 40/10, 1060 Bruxelles Fax: 02/ Eclg-cema@health.fgov.be 34

35 Registration Form NAME: FIRST NAME: ADDRESS: DATE OF BIRTH: PHONE: SEX: MALE FEMALE PLACE OF BIRTH: MOBILE: LANGUAGE: ID/PASSPORT NUMBER: I would like to apply for the following course: Airline Pilot Integrated Airline Pilot Modular (Ab-initio / PPL) ATPL Gound Course (for holders of a PPL) Airline Jet Foundation Course (AJFC) I would like to start my training in: Flight Instructor / IRI / CRI (circle your choice) Distance Learning ATPL (for holders of a PPL) Upset Recovery Training Multi-Crew Coordination (MCC) (Only for Integrated, Modular ab-initio and ATPL candidates) o September/October 2013 o March/April 2014 o September/October 2014 I would like follow the course in: o Charleroi I am willing to pass the selection tests on the following dates: o Liege (Only for Integrated & Modular ab-initio candidates) Date 1: / / Date 2: / / Date 3: / / Flight Experience (if applicable): Airplane: hrs hrs solo hrs dual PPL (please provide a copy) Glider: hrs hrs solo hrs dual Helicopter: hrs hrs solo Other (specify) : hrs hrs solo How did you know about BFS? Emergency Contact Details: NAME: TEL/MOBILE: RELATIONSHIP: DATE: SIGNATURE: Please check the pre-entry requirements and attach a copy of your ID, a CV, a motivation letter (in English) and a copy of your high school diploma to this registration form when you apply. The Class 1 medical examination shall be taken as soon as possible. A copy of the medical certificate has to be provided before training starts. Fill in this form at least 2 weeks in advance and send it to BFS; by mail to info@bfschool.aero ; by fax to ; or by post to BFS - Brussels South Charleroi Airport Building S7 - B-6041 Gosselies - Belgium 35 Belgian Flight School S.A. BE-ATO009 - Airwork N 754 Brussels South Charleroi Airport Building S7 Rue des Fusillés, 1 B-6041 Gosselies - Belgium Web: Phone: / Fax: / info@bfschool.aero VAT. BE

36 List of subjects to know for the COMPASS selection test PHYSICS: - Basic Physics (length, mass, temperature, speed, volume, acceleration, density, weight) - Units (Kilograms, meter, second, amps) - Basic Physics & Chemical laws: Newton s Law, Boyle-Mariotte law, Gay-Lussac law, Dalton s law, perfect gases law - Forces, inertia, work, energy, power - Center of gravity - Thermometric scales: C / F / K - Distance, speed, acceleration - Basic Electricity: AC and DC current, resistance, tension, Ohm - Basic Magnetism: Magnetic field, lines of flux MATHEMATICS: - Rule of Three - Standard ratios - Pythagorean theorem - Basic Geometry - Equations systems General advice: The selection tests are based on the average level acquired during high school (Belgian CESS French BAC). Candidates shall be well rested and sharp for the selection test. 36

37 Technical specifications of COMPASS EPST s selection system COMPASS consists of three Parts which can run as a series of modules but we suggest that they are run as three parts in order to provide the candidate with a break between the Parts. The COMPASS tests are all done on a PC and the results are instantly available after the test has been completed and the data has been submitted to the EPST Selection Server for analysis. Our COMPASS system is developed to select ab-initio candidate pilots. This version is mainly used by FTO s. We also have Advanced-COMPASS which is to select already trained pilots. This version is used by Airlines and TRTO s. The COMPASS tests measure the following competences: COMPASS Part 1 Eye-hand-foot coordination Technical comprehension (physics questions) Short memory Mental arithmetic Spatial Orientation Multi Tasking COMPASS Part 2 - English for aviation - Verbal Reasoning COMPASS Part 3 (CPP) - Personality Profile (CPP). This looks at the following competences: o Resilience Empathy o Stress tolerance Altruism o Impulse control Teamwork o Ambition Need for variation o Accuracy Openness o Perseverance Assertiveness o Autonomy Dominance o Persuasiveness Dominance This Checklist Personal Profile tool has been developed by the Institute of Aviation psychology and EPST has the sole distribution rights of this tool in order to add a personality profile assessment to its COMPASS system. The results of the above tests are instantly available after the candidate has completed the tests. All tests are in English. The duration of the tests, including some breaks, is 4 hours maximum. 37