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[moocow]

Why don't you swing by and talk to their in-take adviser? That's the best ways to figure it out since they are there to answer questions that you have about enrolment. Better yet, talk with UFV or TWU directly.

[linzian]

Well, the counselors just told me to apply..but I was hoping to hear a prospective from one of the graduates or someone who can actually tell me if I have a chance getting in or not.

[172]

Has anyone heard of Coastal Pacific Aviation in British Columbia ? I'm considering applying for sept 2012 for the two year diploma program but I'm alittle worried about my high school grades. The requirement they listed on their website is high school grads with 67% + in Physics 11, Math 11, and English 12 . I got 80% in Physics 11, 88% in English 11, and 85% in English 12..still currently doing Math 11 but I think I will get some where around 75%-85%. I'm doing my adult high school diploma ...I'm afraid that since the diploma I'm getting is adult diploma, they will put me on the waiting list or deny my application. Can someone give me any suggestions or tell me if I even got a chance in getting accepted? Thanks alot !

I'm currently in the later stages of the degree program at Coastal. You shouldn't have any troubles getting accepted with your grades. You'll have to do an interview and pass pilot selection testing (easy math, coordination, etc.) and you would need your PPL before starting diploma. If I were you though, I would go talk to someone in administration about the adult diploma because I'm not sure how that works.
Its a great school and a lot of fun, but very expensive.

[Just Because]

As a graduate from CPA I don't see why you wouldn't be accepted based on your grades. As other guys mentioned, I suggest going in and talking to them or at least calling them. When I was there you needed to have your PPL in order to join the 2-year Diploma Program. I did the 4-year Degree. The school is great, good people, good training, and lots of fun. If you have any other questions feel free to PM.

[ScudRunner]

Coastal Pacific = Cheque Please, seriously just show up with a cheque for 90K and your in.

[iflyforpie]

90K and they still throw you in those Wright Flyers... er.... Twin Commanches?

[moocow]

Isn't the BCIT Aviation Program the same thing except they got a longer wait list?

[privateer]

Save your money and join Pro IFR or Victoria Flying Club etc... You can do a diploma program through them and you'll learn a lot more in my opinion. Plus they'll let you land at a strip that's less than 3000'!

[metal]

+1, VFC and Pro are top notch and have great facilities, staff and an awesome environment, plus no need to wear a faux uniform to your flight training

[Oleo 4]

I graduated from CPA, this is your choice to make and while you don't see the value in any training while your on course, its the dividends it pays later when your butts in the ringer. As a captain it is easy to see who went to a flight college and who went to ABC school. All these schools are expensive, some have strange requirements, some don't make any sense with rules and regulations, and some have instructors who truly are their to just build time.

Find the school that is right for you, that offers equipment and services you are looking for, ask how many Class 1 and 2 flight instructors are on staff, if you can fly into gravel strips, what the process is, how restricted you will be to fly into the states, do you get to learn with a flight partner, how accessible are the instructors for additional help (at no cost), if they let you solo in the twin engine aircraft (I did at CPA).. the list can be endless

This process is much the same as a job interview, you have to interview said school just as much as they look at you, remember as high as their requirements are - its a business, and any school wants you to start and finish in a timely manner so your skills don't deteriorate causing you to give it up.

As an Alumni, I stand behind the training I received from them. pm if you wish!

[Walker]

Once again I hate to add to the broken fiddle sound, and I am NOT trying to say anything discouraging about any school, however.... Ask yourself where you want to be in 2-4 years time.

If its flying Heavy Metal that's ONLY going to happen if you get lucky and make it into a cadet program like Cathay.

If its instructing your best bet is to find a small to medium school that is in a location you like and seems to be run by caring competent people, then spend the next 2 years of your life being friendly/helpful/proactive think of your training as an extended interview, while your doing your CPL start buying the CFI pizza.

If its flying something in the bush OR being an FO somewhere do the same as above but also find a school that has a busy 702/703 attached, then while finishing up your CPL start buying the CP pizza.


None of these options require you to dump $90K, AND also none of them give 2 hoots about your highschool grades (and neither will 99.9999999% of potential employers.) Take that $90K you were going to spend and do one of the following:

1)
Find a well run mom and pop school with a 702/703 and spend $30-$40K on your training... WHILE your doing this spend the rest on either (a trade and/or University.) In this industry you WILL need a fall back career. Going into the world with nothing but flying is extremely stupid in this day and age.

2)
Find an experienced instructor with a bazzilion hours flying everything under the sun WITH connections to everyone under the sun. Buy them lots of scotch and make buddy buddy and THEN negotiate a rate. Spend $25-$35K buying a somewhat healthy 172, and have said instructor teach you on your own machine. Fly the pants off of it while making friends/seeing the world. At the end of the day when you finish your CPL sell the 172 and take a job with one of your new friends.





The problem is there are far to many pilots out there (in Canada at least.) NO ONE will care what school you did your training at, and NO ONE will care that you have a PEng when you are applying for a rampi position. The ONLY thing you can do to help your chances at the first job is to know someone, and well quite frankly when dealing with a large scale college style school the only people you are going to meet are other gals/guys in the same boat. The people you WANT to be meeting are out in the real world, your job is to both find these people AND make a positive enough impression that they remember your name months into the future.
EVERYONE I have ever hired I had either known OR someone I was good friends with had previously known. Furthermore every one I have ever hired happened to be in the right place at the right time, and never once went though a formal interview NOR had their CV looked at.


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