Airline Pilot Integrated Training: The Best Way To Touch The Sky!

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Airline Pilot Integrated Training

The best way to touch the sky!

January 2012

BFS is a member of Belgian Flight Group S.A.

Welcome

Dear Aviation passionate,

Welcome to the 2012 edition of our Integrated Airline Pilot Brochure, we hope you find the content informative and stimulating. Our brochure goes hand-in-hand with our web-site, so 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 willing to get a recurrent training. We are recognized nationally and internationally as a leading provider of aviation training services and general aviation support. Since July the 1st of 2008, BFS became a member of BFG (Belgian Flight Group). We are now at the top of a leading aviation service provider in central Europe, strongly anchored in the Belgian landscape. 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 is 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

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About us
Our History
Established in 1981 in Grimbergen - Belgium, BFS started its life as a registered facility for private pilots. With a limited fleet of airplanes and students, the school moved to Charleroi airport a few years later in order to expand its activities. In 2004, BFS became a fully certified European FTO (Flight Training Organisation) and started to offer the complete airline pilot training. The organization is approved by the Belgian Civil Aviation Authorities (BCAA) and the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) to train pilots (from the private pilot to the airline pilot) under the actual European regulation (EASA / JAR-FCL).

Today BFS has become one of the largest FTO in Belgium, with the most important volume of st students, instructors and aeroplanes. Since the 1 of July 2008, BFS became a member of BFG (Belgian Flight Group) along with BFM (Belgian Flight Maintenance) and BFH (Belgian Flight Handling). In 2011, we trained more than 100 students in our two different campuses, with more than 50 fully certified flight instructors and 20 administrative & operational managers / support staff.

Our parent company


BFG (Belgian Flight Group) was born in July 2008, when BFS and the well-known real estate company Wilhelm & Co joined their strengths to become Belgiums leading aviation services provider, through its different subsidiaries. BFG common denominator is aviation, from ab-initio pilot training (BFS) to aircraft maintenance & repair (BFM), business aviation services (BFH & BFO), and aviation consultancy (BFC). BFG has built up some strong partnerships with internationally recognized companies, in order to extend the number of services offered across the world.

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Training Training centres


Brussels Belgium South Charleroi Airport Our main training centre is located at the airport of Charleroi Brussels South. This airport is internationally known for its stunning development, especially during the last couple of years, and its high traffic density. A lot of new airline companies have decided to open hubs on this airport, thanks to its strategic geographic position and equipment. The airport, licensed by the Belgian Civil Aviation Authorities and European Rulemaking Agency has 2 opposite runways (25/07) fully lighted and equipped for instruments procedures and commercial operations (ILS, NDB, VOR, DME). Students will share the runway with commercial 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 worlds most complex airspace, almost entirely controlled and severely organised. Weather conditions will give us the opportunity to reach one of the highest levels in instruments rating and professional pilot training. With a brand new airline style flight operations and flight planning centre, our facilities are perfectly equipped to provide student pilots with all the necessary tools to learn and complete their training effectively and efficiently using the very last technology.

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Lige Bierset Airport Belgium


Located at the boundary between Belgium and Holland, this airport is known for its traffic density, and as a key airport for cargo flights throughout the world. Dozens of Jumbo jets are taking off and landing everyday from this platform. The airport has 4 opposite runways (23L/R-05L/R), fully lighted and equipped for instruments procedures (CAT III ILS, VOR, DME, NDB). Formerly used as a military base, this airport is an ideal platform for professional pilot training. With clean and warm offices and classrooms, the student will be trained in a familiar and friendly atmosphere.

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OrlandoOrlando-Sanford Intl (USA)


Thanks to our partnership with Aerosim Flight Academy, we also operate on 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 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 environment. Housing, transportation and food are provided on site. Our Modular students will also be able to enjoy Floridas sunny weather during their Time Building module, as we offer special packages on Aerosims aircrafts. A one-month 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.

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Classrooms & equipment


BFS Students have always achieved consistently high pass rate in the different ground examination. Our current pass rate approaches 95% on the first attempt! BFS has selected comprehensive study material and the latest references to meet with JAA/EASA requirements in ground training. All of our classrooms are fully air conditioned and equipped with digital projectors, DVD players, electrical white screens, and a Stereo Sound Systems. The majority of our classrooms can accommodate class sizes up to 25/30 students. Our Operations/crew room is equipped with computers and printers, allowing the crews to prepare their pre-flight files easily and efficiently. A high speed wireless internet connection is also available in all the 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 an experience of thousands of hours for most of them. Using specific standard procedures and techniques, we are able to guarantee high quality training. Our instructors will teach you according to airline standards.

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Our aim is to provide you 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 through your training.

Our fleet
Our fleet of airplanes consists of 20 training aircrafts, allocated between our training facilities. Those airplanes are equipped with the latest technologies (GPS, Glass Cockpit).

4 Beechcraft BE77 Skipper 6 Cessna C150 3 Cessna C172 Skyhawk 3 Cessna C182RG Skylane 3 Piper PA34 Seneca 1 Diamond DA42 Twin Star (equipped with a G1000) 1 Piper PA28 Archer II

Our fleet is maintained by our own EASA Part M approved maintenance workshop, following very strict procedures, ensuring the highest level of security & safety.

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simulators Our simulators


BFS uses two modern simulators built by the Swiss company ELITE, known for the quality and reliability of its material. These devices will be used mainly for the instrument rating training. Each student will spend between 40 and 50 hours in the simulator, learning instruments procedures.

Capable and accurate flying on flight 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 instruments rating. Our simulator, certified under the actual JAR-FSTD regulation, is a generic cockpit designed to reproduce a standard environment close to the airplanes used for flight training. Although this tool is primarily used for instruments training, the 120 wrap-around visual system allows the student to practice visual circuits and other VFR exercises. Changing from single engine aeroplane flight model to multi engine aeroplane flight model takes only a few seconds. The central console and instruments panel is easily interchangeable.

Other key points


We are also proud to light up some other key factors of our company: A young and dynamic team, at your service 7 days a week A brand new building especially designed to provide a maximum level of comfort & functionality Airline minded training, with standard operating procedures and techniques, as well as a Safety Culture. An absolute priority given to safety and professionalism A dedication to excellence and safety

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Introduction Int
Why becoming an airline pilot?
Airline pilot is a common way to talk about a professional or commercial pilot. Whether your dream is to fly at 30.000 feet above the ground, approaching the speed of sound, across the oceans and continents, your career will be traced with regular airline companies. Either for a passenger / charter carrier or for a cargo company, the regular airline pilot works with a monthly defined roster, divided into duty, stand-by and off periods. If this is your dream, then you should start our integrated airline pilot program right now!

Are you looking for adventure and thrill? Then you deserve to become a professional pilot. Flying across the world at the controls of a business jet, or flying over savannas and forests for a humanitarian company may become your daily business.

In both ways, your dream is our passion and your career, our goal!
The increasing demand of flight travel is a fact. The need of pilots will increase through the years and the European licences are now the most wanted certificates across the planet.

Hereunder, you will get an overview of our new integrated airline pilot program. This brand new program has been developed and created in order to meet todays airlines standards and demand, in a close partnership with Aerosim Flight Academy

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PRE-ENTRY REQUIREMENTS PREMinimum age 17 High school degree or equivalent diploma Good knowledge of English Class 1 medical certificate Passport, valid for at least 3 years Being a EU citizen, or holder of a short term visa for entrance exam. Refer to: http://diplomatie.belgium.be/fr/Services/venir_en_bel gique/visa_pour_la_belgique/
If you meet all these requirements, you can enrol for the selection tests.

Note: the most important requirement nowadays is the knowledge of English. If you believe your level to bee too low, brush up courses in English are available through our school. Call us for more details.

SELECTION TESTS
COMPASS 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 include: 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. TASK MANAGER: A test of the candidates 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

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Upon completion of the selection tests and after analysis of the results, you will know if you have been selected or not. Non-EU citizen who have been selected should then apply for the long-term VISA, as determined at page 16.

(MUSA 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. In order to send the application, the candidates shall go through the following procedure: Step 1, provide the following documents: Copy of High School diploma (translated into English) Proof of English Proficiency (achieved during phase 1) Complete Registration Form (student details & emergency contact)

Step 2, register on the TSA (Transport Security Administration) website: www.flightschoolcandidates.gov Step 3, Interview with the Embassy of the United States in Brussels, with the I-20 form provided by Aerosim Flight Academy. Step 4, upon arrival in Orlando, perform the Fingerprints verification (at Aerosims premises).

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TRAINING PROGRAM
Once you passed and succeeded with the selection tests, you will be able to start our integrated program. After receiving the whole study material, you will start working immediately. One of the major characteristics of the integrated training is that ground and flight training will be th conducted simultaneously. You start flying at the 6 week of the program, after the first theoretical courses. Your training will be a full time activity divided in 4 phases, as prescribed by the Belgian Civil Aviation Authorities and the JAA-EASA regulation: Phase 1 ATPL ground course + Basic Flight Training st (up to the 1 solo flight) Phase 2 Basic Flight Training (up to the FAA PPL skill test + Time Building) Phase 3 Advanced Flight Training (up to the CPL-IRME Skill Test) Phase 4 MCC (Multi Crew Training) In total, your training will include a minimum of 240 hours of practical training and more than 900 hours of theory & briefings. During the ground courses, the following subjects will be treated: 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 offer the phase 2 of our program in Florida-USA, in order to enjoy the well known Florida fair weather and airspace which allows an acceleration of the training program. Students will be flying on brand new all-glass cockpit Cirrus SR20!

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DETAILED PROGRAM
PHASE 1 ATPL Ground course Basic Flight Training - Belgium 750 hours of ground courses + exams at the BCAA 10 hours of simulator (basic flight introduction) 15 hours of dual flight (basic flight training + touch & go) on BE77/C150 1st solo flight on BE77/C150 8 Months

PHASE 2 Basic Flight Training Florida/USA 30 hours of ground courses + FAA PPL written test 5 hours of simulator FTD Level 6 10 hours of dual flight (touch & go) on SR20 5 hours of solo flight (touch & go) on SR20 15 hours of dual flight (cross country) on SR20 10 hours of solo flight (cross country) on SR20 4 hours of dual flight (night flight) on SR20 1 hour of solo flight (night flight) on SR20 FAA PPL Skill Tests & JAA progress check on SR20 40 hours of solo flight (time building) on SR20 In collaboration with:

4 Months

PHASE 3 Advanced Flight Training Belgium 50 hours of simulator (Instrument Rating) 15 hours of dual flight (Instrument Rating) on C182RG 17 hours of SPIC flight (IFR cross country) on C182RG 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

8 Months

PHASE 4 MCC Training - Belgium 30 hours ground course 20 hours simulator B737NG (fixed base)
TOTAL DURATION: 21 months TOTAL HOURS: +220h of flight time & +900h of ground training

1 Month

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Pricing
The price of our Airline Pilot Integrated program is 79.900
(VAT 21% Included)

INCLUDED IN THIS PRICE: Ground courses (750h + more than 150h of briefings) Complete flight training (240h) in Belgium and USA Margin on the flight training hours per phase (refer to our student contract) Manuals, didactical material, Uniform & Headset All expenses related to skill tests & licence deliveries in Belgium and USA. Written exams at the BCAA & FAA All staff and infrastructure in Belgium and USA 2 way ticket to Orlando US VISA delivery fees (TSA + SEVIS) Housing and transportation in Orlando

OFFERED BY BFS (FREE): Complete insurance coverage for the duration of the training(capital of 110.000 per student) in case of loss of medical or death 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.

NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PRICE: Selection tests (100) Housing, meals and transportation in Belgium Meals in USA Initial & renewal of the medical class 1 certificate (JAA & FAA) Airport Badge Training hours exceeding the security margin per phase Skill test retakes in case of failure

Payments
The training will be invoiced in 3 instalments (refer to our financing section hereunder to know more about our exclusive partnership with KBC). 1. 16.000 2. 33.900 3. 30.000 2 weeks before commencing the course Before leaving for Orlando (phase 2) When returning to Belgium (phase 3)

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Financing & Insurance


Financing is available through different recommended banks. BFS now works closely with KBC bank. Banks can finance up to 95.000 (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 KBC Brucargo: KBC Brucargo Building 706 1931 Brucargo - Belgium Tel. +32 2 752 18 10 E-mail. [email protected] Or visit: www.kbc.be and search for Facilit Budget Pilote. Please note that loans are currently reserved to Belgian citizens or nationals. One of the conditions for subscribing the loan with the banks is an insurance coverage. BFS works in collaboration with SAAM in order to offer a specific coverage for student pilots, with a protection of their medical certificate. The student will be protected for a capital of 110.000.

Accommodations
Although we currently dont provide accommodations or housing in Belgium, we work closely with real estates 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 be. The diversity of its countrysides and cities makes of it a very warm and intimate country, where cultures, religions and traditions are mixing each other to give the beats of Europe! The average monthly housing budget is about 400. During their stay in the US (between 1 and 2 months), students will stay at the Sanford Landing Condos & lofts, only a couple of miles away from Sanford Airport. Transportation will be arranged by Aerosim with a pick up at the facilities everyday! The hotel provides all the services necessary in order to insure comfort: breakfast and dinner self-service buffet, swimming pool, laundry service and much more. Florida is one of the best locations in the world to fly around. Tons of airports available for cross country

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flights, fantastic coasts and views, no mountains and 300 days of sun per year! The Orlando region is also known for the numerous activities that attract millions of visitors every year!

International Students (VISA)


Candidates living outside of the European Community are required to hold a long-term student visa. Please refer to the following websites in order to know the exact procedure and requirements related to the delivery of the VISA http://diplomatie.belgium.be/fr/Services/venir_en_belgique/etudier_en_belgique/ https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/dvzoe/FR/guide-sejour/Pages/Etudier_en_Belgique.aspx http://www.enseignement.be/index.php?page=26234&navi=3045

Why BFS?
BFS has an experience of more than 20 years in pilot training and is now the most important FTO in Belgium. BFS is approved by the Belgian Civil Aviation Authorities and by the European authorities under the JAA-EASA certification, one of the most serious certification in the aviation industry. The majority of the instructors are actual or retired airline pilots, with thousands of hours of flight experience, providing a very high level of training. The school has been able to place its students with major airlines in Europe and across the globe. The training program has been especially developed in order to meet the authorities requirements, but also the airlines demand and expectations. The school has its own maintenance department, insuring the highest level of security and availability of its fleet BFS working philosophy is based on security, quality and proficiency BFS training program goes far beyond the minimum requirement of the regulation BFS has strong relationships with airlines in order to guarantee a job interview Financing easily available through our collaboration with KBC bank Modern offices and classrooms, fully equipped and available 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

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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 for the Integrated program have to pass the selection tests at the school (COMPASS & Psychological profile), in order to ensure that you will meet all the knowledge and competency requirements. Q2: Is it important to have good knowledge of Mathematics and physics? It certainly is an advantage, but the level of secondary school is 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 pilots 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 in modular and it generally takes a little bit less time than in Modular. 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 JAA countries, 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 is valid for a period of 5 years and is renewed automatically; if the candidate can prove to the authority that he still hold at least one current rating and a medical certificate. The Medical Certificate (class 1) has to be renewed every year (under 40) and every 6 months (over 40) Finally, 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. 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 JAA (Joint Aviation Authorities), and soon will be known as EASA. It means that they are recognized by all the European countries, but even outside Europe! Most of the countries of Asia-Pacific, Middle-East and Africa do recognize and accept JAA licenses. In other words, upon completion of your training, you will be able to apply almost all over the world!

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Q8: Why is the 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 operators have to pay in the aviation industry, 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 110.000. See our brochures for more details. 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 my training? Obviously, we cannot guarantee you a job, because of the unpredictability of the industry and the neutrality that the local airlines have to keep regarding the different flight schools. But we have been able to place our pilots in 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 dont get a job after one year? Well, its 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 our website regarding the VISA requirements. Q14: How can I enroll one of the programs? For our integrated program: 1. 2. Apply for the initial class 1 medical examination at the aeronautical medical office in Brussels (refer to the application form located at the end of our brochure). Fill in the registration form located at the end of our brochure, and select a date for the selection tests within the list of dates offered. Send this form back to us with a copy of your ID, of your high school certificate (or equivalent) and a motivation letter written in English. An invitation will be sent to you by mail to attend the selection tests. Sign our student contract and send it back to us in two copies. Pay the initial invoice, related to the beginning of the training program. Note : Candidates, who are not European citizens or residents, also have to comply with the procedure related to the issuance of a student VISA. Initially, the candidates have to apply for a short-term visa as Entrance Exam. https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/dvzoe/FR/guide-sejour/Pages/Etudier_en_Belgique.aspx

3. 4.

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Later, after succeeding at the selection tests, the candidates will have to make a new application for a long-term visa, as defined in the International Students section of our website. Pay attention, the whole VISA issuance procedure can be long! For our Modular program: 1. 2. Apply for the initial class 1 medical examination at the aeronautical medical office in Brussels (refer to the application form located at the end of our brochure). Fill in the registration form located at the end of our brochure and send this form back to us with a copy of your ID, of your high school certificate (or equivalent) and a motivation letter written in English. Sign our student contract and send it back to us in two copies. Pay the initial invoice, related to the beginning of the training program. Note : Candidates, who are not European citizens or residents, also have to comply with the procedure related to the issuance of a student VISA. The candidates will have to apply for a long-term visa, as defined in the International Students section of our website. Pay attention, the whole VISA issuance procedure can be long!

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Formulaire de demande Examen mdical CEMA

Administration de l'Expertise mdicale (MEDEX) Centre d'expertise de mdecine aronautique (CEMA)

Nom

Prnom

Age

N Registre national Adresse

Tlphone fixe GSM E-mail

Demande d'examen: Classe 1 Pilote professionnel Classe 2 Pilote priv Classe 3 Contrleur arien Classe 4 ULM ou pilote de ballon

Examen pour: Certificat mdical initial Renouvellement certificat La validit de mon certificat mdical actuel expire le

Je peux tre prsent aux dates suivantes:

Pour le renouvellement d'un certificat mdical, l'examen mdical suivant doit avoir lieu dans les 45 jours calendrier prcdant la date d'expiration du certificat mdical.

Formulaire renvoyer au CEMA Adresse postale: Medex CEMA, Place Victor Horta 40/10, 1060 Bruxelles Fax: 02/524 76 00 E-mail: [email protected]

Registration Form Selection Tests - Integrated Program


NAME: ADDRESS: FIRST NAME:

DATE OF BIRTH: PHONE: E-MAIL: SEX: MALE FEMALE

PLACE OF BIRTH: MOBILE: LANGUAGE: ID NUMBER:

I would like to start my training in:


April 2012 October 2012 April 2013

I would like to take the selection test in:


DECEMBER : 03/12/11 10/12/11 17/12/11 21/12/11 JANUARY (2012): 07/01/12 14/01/12 21/01/12 28/01/12 FEBRUARY: 04/02/12 11/02/12 18/02/12 25/02/12 MARCH: 03/03/12 07/03/12 10/03/12 14/03/12 17/03/12
Please check the pre entry requirement. Please attach a copy of ID , a CV and a motivation letter 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 the training starts. The invoice relative to the selection tests will be sent to you after completion of the tests (100).

APRIL: 21/03/12 24/03/12 28/03/12 31/03/12 04/04/12 07/04/12 11/04/12 14/04/12

Flight Experience (if applicable):


Airplane: hrs Glider: hrs hrs solo hrs solo hrs dual hrs dual Other (specify). : hrs hrs solo PPL

Helicopter: hrs

hrs solo

How did you know about BFS?

DATE:

SIGNATURE:

Fill in this form at least 2 weeks in advance and send it to BFS; by mail to [email protected] ; by fax to +32 71 37 46 61; or by post to BFS - Brussels South Charleroi Airport Building S7 - B-6041 Gosselies - Belgium Belgian Flight School S.A. member of Belgian Flight Group B-FTO 009 Brussels South Charleroi Airport Building S7 Rue des Fusills, 1 B-6041 Gosselies - Belgium Web: www.bfschool.aero - www.bfgroup.aero Phone: +32 71/34.55.10. Fax: +32 71/37.46.61 e-mail: [email protected] Fortis Bank: 001-6431126-05 BIC: GEBABEBB IBAN: BE96001643112605 CBC Bank: 732-0252422-79 - BIC: CREGBEBB - IBAN: BE58732025242279 Airwork n 754 VAT. BE 0837.265.101

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: Newtons Law, Boyle-Mariotte law, Gay-Lussac law, Daltons 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.

Technical specifications of COMPASS


EPSTs 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 FTOs. We also have Advanced-COMPASS which is to select already trained pilots. This version is used by Airlines and TRTOs. 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.

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