More than 60 percent of junior pilots have been trained at one of the VDV flight training schools. The goal of the VDV is to ensure a cockpit training that meets the high standards of the German aviation authorities.
As a result of many years of experience in flight training all 15 flying schools can provide training concepts that meet the needs of the market and comply with the requirements of the aviation authorities.
In addition to creating the basic conditions for the pilot training thus setting quality standards the VDV schools also provide in-depth advice and close support to the future pilots throughout the duration of the course.
Approximately 75 percent of all flight students complete the integrated airline transport pilot training, commonly called integrated ATPL. Students with previous experience in flying, for example those holding a PPL and having some practical flying skills, are given the opportunity to take a less expensive, structured modular training at one of our member schools.
All affiliated schools train according to the amended JAR-FCL licensing requirements and carry JAR-FCL approval. As a result, the trainees have the advantage to be issued with a licence (ATPL) that is recognised and accredited in numerous European countries thus offering many job opportunities.
In the VDV flights schools trainees benefit from the assistance and guidance provided by experienced staff throughout the duration of the training. These services also include talks about possible career prospects and job opportunities.
The recently developed entrance test is designed to even better prepare the applicants for starting out on their career. In the future, prospective students shall have the opportunity to pass a JAR-FCL approved test at any VDV affiliated school prior to commencing training. Thus applicants can find out about their lack of knowledge in any relevant subjects early enough.
However, applicants are not the only ones to benefit from the schools' support in getting prepared for the aptitude test and optimising their personal profile. Airline companies, too, do profit from the schools' recruits since they can thus significantly reduce their own recruitment costs.
The applicants will be tested in JAR-FCL relevant skills such as mathematics and physics (both at a basic level) and English. Beyond that, the eligible candidate must prove social skills, mental and physical resilience, spatial orientation and the ability to concentrate and handle multiple tasks in stressful situations.
The entrance test is available at cost price. Future flight students who subsequent to the test start with a cockpit training with one of the affiliated schools can set off the costs for the entrance test against the costs for the flight training course.
For further details please contact our experienced staff members at one of our many flight schools (Flight schools).