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Airline Pilot

Integrated

Training

January 2012

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

The best way to

touch the sky!



Welcome Welcome Welcome Welcome

Dear Aviation passionate,

Welcome to the 2012 edition of our Integrated Airline Pilot Brochure, we hope you find thecontent 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 trainingservices 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 centresand the quality of training and customer care that we provide.

Enjoyable reading,

Philippe BLOCKMANS CEO & Head of Training



Integrated – January 2012

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About us About us About us About usOur History Our History Our History 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, theschool 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

students, instructors and aeroplanes. Since the 1st

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 Our parent company Our parent company 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 Belgium’s

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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Train Train Train Training centres ing centres ing centres ing centres Brussels South Charleroi Airport Brussels South Charleroi Airport Brussels South Charleroi Airport Brussels South Charleroi Airport - -- -

Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium 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 world’s 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 trainingeffectively and efficiently using the very last

technology.




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Liège Bierset Airport Liège Bierset Airport Liège Bierset Airport Liège Bierset Airport – –– – Belgium Belgium Belgium 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 andlanding 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.




Orlando Orlando Orlando Orlando- -- -Sanford Intl Sanford Intl Sanford Intl Sanford Intl (USA) (USA) (USA) (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 Florida’s sunny weather during their

Time Building module, as we offer special packages

on Aerosim’s 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) multi-

media 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.




Classrooms & equipment Classrooms & equipment Classrooms & equipment 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 crewsto prepare their pre-flight files easily and

efficiently. A high speed wireless internet

connection is also available in all the

building.

Instructors & staff Instructors & staff Instructors & staff 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.




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 Our fleet 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.




Our simulator Our simulator Our simulator Our simulators ss s 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 thedelivery 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 Other key points Other key points 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




In In In Int tt troduction roduction roduction roduction 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 passionand 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 pilotprogram. This brand new program has been developed and created in order

to meet today’s airlines standards and demand, in a close partnership with

Aerosim Flight Academy




PRE PRE PRE PRE- -- -ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 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 forthe 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 SELECTION TESTS SELECTION TESTS 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 co-

ordination.

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 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




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.

USA VISA REQUIREMENTS (M USA VISA REQUIREMENTS (M USA VISA REQUIREMENTS (M USA VISA REQUIREMENTS (M- -- -1) 1) 1) 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 applicationprocess, 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 Aerosim’s

premises).




TRAINING PROGRAM TRAINING PROGRAM TRAINING PROGRAM 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

conducted simultaneously. You start flying at the 6th

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

(up to the 1st

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-IR-

ME 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 asEnglish 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!




DETAILED PROGRAM DETAILED PROGRAM DETAILED PROGRAM DETAILED PROGRAM

PHASE 1 – ATPL Ground course – Basic Flight Training - Belgium 8 Months

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

PHASE 2 – Basic Flight Training – Florida/USA 4 Months

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:

PHASE 3 – Advanced Flight Training – Belgium 8 Months

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

PHASE 4 – MCC Training - Belgium 1 Month

30 hours ground course

20 hours simulator B737NG (fixed base)

TOTAL DURATION: 21 months

TOTAL HOURS: +220h of flight time & +900h of ground

training




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 weeks before commencing the course

2. 33.900€ Before leaving for Orlando (phase 2)

3. 30.000€ When returning to Belgium (phase 3)




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 “Facilité 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 don’t 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 countryside’s 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 Condo’s &

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 flyaround. Tons of airports available for cross country




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.




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 avalid 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 pilot’s trainingand 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!




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 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 our website regarding the VISA requirements.

Q14: How can I enroll one of the programs?

For our integrated program:

1. 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).

2. 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.

3. Sign our student contract and send it back to us in two copies.

4. 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




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. 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).

2. 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.

3. Sign our student contract and send it back to us in two copies.

4. 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!



Administration de l'Expertise médicale (MEDEX)Centre d'expertise de médecine aéronautique (CEMA)

Nom

Prénom

Age

N°Registre national

Adresse

Téléphone fixe

GSM

E-mail

Demande d'examen: Examen pour:Classe 1 – Pilote professionnel Certificat médical initial

Classe 2 – Pilote privé Renouvellement certificat

Classe 3 – Contrôleur aérien La validité de mon certificat médical actuelexpire le

Classe 4 – ULM ou pilote de ballon

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 CEMAAdresse postale: Medex – CEMA, Place Victor Horta 40/10, 1060 BruxellesFax: 02/524 76 00E-mail: [email protected]

Formulaire de demandeExamen médical CEMA



NAME: FIRST NAME:

ADDRESS:

DATE OF BIRTH: PLACE OF BIRTH:

PHONE: MOBILE:

E-MAIL: LANGUAGE:

SEX: MALE FEMALE ID NUMBER:

April 2012 October 2012 April 2013

DECEMBER : JANUARY (2012): FEBRUARY: MARCH: APRIL:

03/12/11 07/01/12 04/02/12 03/03/12 21/03/12 04/04/12

10/12/11 14/01/12 11/02/12 07/03/12 24/03/12 07/04/12

17/12/11 21/01/12 18/02/12 10/03/12 28/03/12 11/04/12

21/12/11 28/01/12 25/02/12 14/03/12 31/03/12 14/04/12

17/03/12

PPL

DATE: SIGNATURE:

Registration Form Selection Tests - Integrated Program

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€).

Flight Experience (if applicable):

Helicopter: ……………hrs ……………hrs solo

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

Airplane: ……………hrs ……………hrs solo ……………hrs dual

Glider: ……………hrs ……………hrs solo ……………hrs dual

Belgian Flight School S.A. member of Belgian Flight Group – B-FTO 009

Brussels South Charleroi Airport – Building S7 – Rue des Fusillés, 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

I would like to start my training in:

I would like to take the selection test in:

Other (specify)……………. : ……………hrs ……………hrs solo

How did you know about BFS?



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.



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.

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