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Preparing for your Simulator Assessment
I am often asked whether the money invested in a simulator assessment preparation package is well spent and you might have thought the same in preparation for an upcoming simulator assessment. Its not something that can be answered with a simple Yes or No.
Here a few points you should consider:
Every applicant has a different character and some cope with the stress of a simulator assessment easier than others. New equipment can be a huge stressor for some and your performance may suffer from that considerably. What type are you? Have you had a simulator assessment previously with another airline? How well did it go?
Training sessions are conducted in different ways and the training equipment might not match the simulator you are planned in for the assessment. If you know the type of the simulator used for the assessment, try to find a training provider with the same equipment. This way you benefit the most during the training.
Try to find out as much as possible about the simulator assessment detail. What exactly is is beeing assessed? If you have never flown the aircraft type before, this will be generally considered by the assessor. Important is how well you can cope with the new situation and how well you progress during the assessment.
Preparing well for a forthcoming airline interview and simulator assessment can put you ahead of your fellow candidates. Booking a training session with a training provider is part of that preparation. To ease the stress factor of piloting equipment you have never flown before, a 1-2 hour session is usually enough.
Refresh your knowledge on basic IFR procedures, workflow, scanning etc. at home. Such exercises can be trained at much lower costs with computer software or self-stufy at home.
Make sure the price quote includes all charges such as simulator use, instructor, briefings and VAT. Teaming up with another applicant can help to reduce the costs. Ask the training provider if they know of applicants looking for a partner.
Once you completed the session, let the community know how it went. Did the quality of the training your expectations?
Please note that the following information is not verified and is subject to change.
For accurate information, please contact the training provider.
Click here for: German Training Providers
Training Providers UK
Location: London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Palma de Mallorca
Simulators London: A320/330/340, B737-300/400/NG, B747-400, 757, 767, 777
Simulators Manchester: A320, B757/767
Simulators Palma de Mallorca: B737NG
Session Length: 30 min. briefing followed by 2-, 3- or 4-hour full flight simulator session.
Cost: 2 hour session including instructor £931.06 (excl. VAT)
Booking/Payment: Online, accepts major credit cards
Access: Min. 18 years of age, must bring passport
http://www.virtualaviation.co.uk Phone: 0870 350 0747
Location: Bournemouth Intl. Airport
Simulators: 727, 737-200, 747, MCC training on L10-11 Tristar or B737, JOC training in B727
Session Length: 1 1/2 hour session in B737-200, B727 or B747
Cost Motion on: B737-200 £270.00, B727 £255.00, B747 £270.00
Cost Motion off: B737-200 £388.00, B727 £255.00, B747 £388.00
Instructor included? No information yet
Booking/Payment: no information yet
Access: no information yet
http://www.fly-pft.co.uk Phone: + 44 (0) 1202 594105 or + 44 (0) 7799 887274
Location: 25 minutes from London-Gatwick Airport
Simulators: B737-800
Session Length (typical) : 30 min. briefing followed a 3-hour fixed base flight simulator session, 30 min. debriefing.
Cost: £590 inc instructor and VAT
Instructor included? Yes
How to book and pay? Over the phone, Credit Card or cheque prior to the assessment date
Access: No Restrictions
www.virtualflight.co.uk Phone: 08456 800 737
or visit www.flightdecktechnology.com
simcheck.org
Location: Gatwick, Farnborough and Bournemouth
Simulators: Saab 340, Beech 1900, B737-200/300/NG, B747-100/200/300/400
Session Length: 45 mins brief, minimum 2 hours in simulator, 30 minute de-brief
Costs: no VAT, as per website
Instructor included? Yes, nothing extra to pay
How to book and pay? Website, Online
Access: No minimum but photo ID required
http://www.simcheck.org Phone: +44 (0)20 337 19890 or +44 (0)20 337 17404
Location: North Yorkshire and Bournemouth
Simulators N Yorks: B737-200, F4 Phantom
Simulators Bournemouth: B737-200, B747-200, Sikorsky S61
Session Length: 60 min. briefing followed by ...no information yet
Cost: no information yet
Booking/Payment: E-Mail, Phone, Snail Mail, Phone, no payment information yet
Access: Min. 12 years of age,
www.realsimulation.co.uk Phone: 08456 800 550
Location: London Gatwick
Simulators: B737-300
Session Length: 2,3 and 4 hours sim time + briefing
Costs: 2 hours = £1050, 3 hours = £1590, 4 hours = £1890 inc VAT
Instructor included in costs?: Yes
How to book and pay? Contact SkyBlueAviation by telephone or e-mail
Access: Anyone
http://www.skyblueaviation.co.uk Phone: +44 (0)1392 446 493
Location: Amsterdam Schipol Airport
Simulators: 3x A320 level D full flight SIM
Session Length: 4 hour sessions, 1.5 hour brief and then 1 hour de-brief
Costs: £1950+VAT
Instructor included in costs?: Yes
How to book and pay? Through our Gatwick office +44 1293 459816 or typerating(at)gmail.com
Access: 14 year old upwards+ passport etc
Contact information: +44 1293 459 816 typerating(at)gmail.com or 320training(at)gmail.com
We specialize in A320 type ratings and then offer line training with easyJet and Wizz Air among others.
http://www.simulator-experience.com
Training Providers Germany
Location: 35 minutes from Berlin in 14979 Grossbeeren
Simulators: B737-700 (fixed base)
Session Length: Variable, includes a briefing and debriefing
Cost: €249.00
Booking/Payment: Via online webform, e-mail, phone, no payment information yet
Access: no information yet
http://www.evs-flighttraining.de Phone: +49 (0)33701 48 98 69
Location: Essen
Simulators: B737, A320
Session Length: no information yet
Cost: no information yet
Booking/Payment: Phone, E-Mail
Access: no information yet
http://www.tfc-kaeufer.de Phone: +49 (0)201 84 84 02
Location: 84034 Landshut Ellermühle
Simulators: FTD Boeing 737NG FNPT II MCC
Session Length: individual, no information yet
Cost: no information yet
Booking/Payment: Phone, E-Mail
Access: no information yet
http://www.flugausbildung.de Phone: +49 (0)8765-1342
Location: 41066 Mönchengladbach
Simulators: B737-300/400, B737-800 (full motion), Beech Super King Air 200 (fixed base)
Session Length: individual, no information yet
Cost: no information yet
Booking/Payment: Phone, E-Mail
Access: no information yet
http://www.rwl-flight.de Phone: +49 2161 68900
Location: Munich
Simulators: MEP / Elite FNPT II with GNS430
Session Length: ca. 2 h + briefings
Cost (incl. VAT and Instructor): 129,23 Euro
Booking/Payment: call Office: +49 89 / 642 707 61 MFA OPS +49 821 / 747 24 60
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Contact information: Iris Rest +49 821 / 747 24 60
http://www.mfa.aero
Location: Berlin-Schönefeld
Simulators: no information yet
Session Length: individual, no information yet
Cost: no information yet
Booking/Payment: Webform, Phone, E-Mail
Access: no information yet
http://www.cockpit4u.com Phone: +49 (0)30 326 639 93
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