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A Day in the Life of an Egnatia Aviation Cadet: Becoming an Airline Pilot
So, you have your heart set on aviation? This is a noble and exciting career path, and there are so many paths to explore once you are qualified.
However, training for a career in aviation can be, in equal parts, gruelling and rewarding, and for good reason because there is a lot of heavy and expensive machinery that you will be operating and, most importantly, lives in your hands! As such, you should want to train at and with the best of the best. Enter Egnatia Aviation!
From the best flight training quality in Europe, the best flying conditions, large luxurious living facilities in Greece to training aircraft and simulators, qualified experienced flight instructors, and the best air training material at Lydia Aerodrome, the academy does not disappoint.
The Airline Integrated Programme is designed to enable students to become:
- qualified,
- competent,
- and confident pilots in the future.
Let’s take a look at what an aviation cadet can expect at Egnatia Aviation.
Morning Routine: Starting with the Basics
Egnatia Aviation offers student-centred training and provides the most comprehensive cadet training environment. The academy takes a unique holistic approach to airline pilot training. A cadet’s days are busy and demanding. The day starts early with the theory work, which is essential in introducing the cadet to aerodynamics, navigation, and meteorology. The essential training supports and creates a suitable foundation for the student flight operations training.
Preflight planning is next, the instructor-led course where cadets learn to use weather reports and determine flight plans and documents. This part equips students to know what to do prior to departure. The cadet must plan for the trip in a safe and efficient way.
The pre-flight aircraft check is an important part of the cadet’s day of training. They learn proper checks to ensure the aircraft is safe to fly.
By then, they will experience what it is like to be an airline pilot, and flying aircraft will become second nature to them. Once the checklist is done, it’s time to fly. At this point, the instructor is beside them and monitors the take-offs, landings, and manoeuvres. This training eases cadets into taking to the skies, and this will be second nature to them by the end of the programme.
Why Experience Life As a Cadet in the Airline Pilot Integrated Programme?
The all-in-one, 17-month Airline Integrated programme is designed specifically to develop the pilot in certain theoretical, technical & non-technical skills that airlines demand from the pilot. With this training, the graduated pilot will be at the level of an outstanding international airline pilot, meeting the requirements of EASA and the other international standards for pilots.
Egnatia Aviation already has alumni pilots flying for more than 60 airlines from 57 countries. Some of them are Oman Air, Kuwait Airways, Wizz Air, Aegean, Iraqi Airways and Gulf Air.
Take-off Procedures and In-Flight Duties: Navigating the Skies
Communication is a must before taking off. Cadets need to learn how to coordinate arrangements with the airspace and the crew. These real-time communications are very crucial for both safety and seamless flight operations. This is where the sessions at Lydia Airport come in.
Egnatia Aviation is privileged to have its very own General Aviation Airport, the Kavala “Lydia” Aerodrome, with top-notch features and facilities. It was recently renovated in 2022 and now can proudly claim to be one of the best aviation destinations worldwide. The powerhouse fleet of aeroplanes and faculty members all add to a holistic learning process.
The picturesque and favourable clear weather of Kavala provides the ideal setting for flight training. Its geographical location offers enough climate diversity to challenge cadets and give them the skills needed to succeed as airline pilots. Training in this location also affords cadets the skill to build up experience on different types of terrain.
Handling Unexpected Events and Emergencies: Staying Prepared
Being able to respond to the unexpected is a skill—one that must be taught and developed. It is one of the technical and non-technical competencies Egnatia Aviation’s extensive training program teaches the cadets about in emergency training. Cadets should react well, making the right decision while they work under pressure and in case of an emergency.
The programme conducted at Egnatia Aviation usually includes preparing the cadets to respond to the unexpected and emergencies. Cadets are given scenarios that could possibly happen based on the approved training manuals. This can be done through theoretical lectures, hands-on training, drills and training exercises, advanced flight simulations, and exposure.
The cadets will also:
- handle required equipment,
- learn what to do if there is a fire or medical emergency,
- and learn important leadership and decision-making skills, thus gaining experience.
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Managing Rest Periods, Downtime, and Meal Breaks: Balancing Work and Life
Breaks and rest are another important part of life as an airline pilot cadet. Cadets must have rest and regular breaks to recover and give their minds and bodies time to catch up because, remember, this programme is all-consuming!
This is actually a part of the training as well because if a pilot is to have longevity in their flying career, stress management and work balance are extremely important. Thus, Egnatia Aviation shows cadets how to set some ground rules and rules to live by as airline pilots, which will take them through the rest of their careers.
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The Journey to Becoming an Airline Pilot
Egnatia Aviation’s airline flying academy offers a career path program tailored to help pilots-in-training fresh out of school gain the requisite technical experience, skills and knowledge required to become an airline pilot. From training to practice, the airline pilot course is demanding but highly rewarding and necessary or a career in aviation.
Aspiring pilots are encouraged to apply now and attend Egnatia Aviation where they can actually live and train as an airline pilot. There is a reason why Egnatia Aviation stands out among other airline pilot training academies: Egnatia Aviation produces the best of the best when it comes to pilots.
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