DIVENTA PILOTA SCHOLARSHIP 2016

In collaboration with

www.airpilots.org www.caeoaa.com

www.tsassociation.com

www.pooleys.com www.pilot-training-network.com

Welcome to the Diventa Pilota scholarship!

This year Diventa Pilota is proud to announce its fifth scholarship. The aim of this scholarship is to give students that aspire to become an airline pilot an opportunity to practice selections that will be similar to what they can expect when trying to join airline programmes or pilot selections with some of the most renowned flying schools.

In order to apply you need to meet the following criteria:

1. You are an Italian passport holder2. You are between 18 and 22 years old;3. Your dream is to become a commercial airline pilot4. You are able to participate to all selections in English;

Prizes for this scholarship are:

1. A one week stage with AirPilots – London in October 20162. A free Pilot Skills Assessment at CAE Oxford, Oxford or Brussel 3. An English language course with Frances King’s College, London4. Free one year subscription to Flyer magazine5. Free one year subscription to JP4 Magazine6. An aviation watch offered by Pooleys7. A poster offered by Lufthansa of a Boeing 747

Note: the English course will need to be completed by the end of October 2016

The selection process has two faces:1: Completion of the application form below and submission of your CV;2: If you pass this stage, you will be invited for selection tests and an interview which will be offered through Skype.

Tips on how to complete your application:

At Diventa Pilota it’s all about learning. We want you to succeed and are here to assist you in whichever way we can. Our aim is to make the Diventa Pilota Scholarship a positive learning experience for every candidate. Please find below 5 tips that can help you to complete a good application.

1. Please read all the instructions carefully;2. Have your English checked before submitting;3. Check if you are really answering the question;4. Make sure you complete every section;5. Wherever appropriate use concrete examples to back up your

statements;6. Don’t leave it to the last day, as the deadline will be respected; no

exceptions will be made for late submissions.

When returning your completed application form please enclose also your Curriculum Vitae. Application forms have to be sent by email to info@diventapilota.it

Or by post to:

Diventa PliotaAttn: Esther KefVia due Maggio 11b32046 San Vito di Cadore (BL)Italy

Closing date: March the 31 th , 2016. Any application form received after the closing date will not be processed.

Any application form that is incomplete or sent without CV will not be processed.

No exceptions will be made.

After the closing date Diventa Pilota will communicate to successful candidates the selection dates and locations. Unsuccessful candidates will be personally informed.

THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS MAINLY FOR TRAINING PURPOSE, AND DIVENTA PILOTA HAS ALL THE RIGHTS TO CHANGE THE PRIZES.

Diventa Pilota Scholarship Application Form

Surname_________________ Forenames_____________________________________ Title__________Date of Birth______________ Place of Birth_______________________Age on 01st July 2014________Address______________________________________________________________________________Post Code________________Email________________________________________________________Contact telephone: Day ______________________________________Evening____________________

Names of SchoolsWith dates attended

Subject and Grades (Achieved and/or predicted)GCSE (or equivalent)

‘AS’ Levels (or equivalent)

‘A’ Levels (or equivalent)

University/College etcWith dates attended

Qualifications achieved/predicted

SUMMARY OF CAREER and/or WORK EXPERIENCE (Starting with your last or present position)

Employer Dates Position and Duties

UK CAA or JAA Aviation Qualifications to dateDate Training Commenced Date Licence

Issued Flying Training Organisation

PPLBCPLCPLMPL

Details of all PPL ratings with date of last testI/R IMC MEP NIGHT AFI FI

Other flying Licenses held________________________________________________________________Aviation Medical CertificateDate of last renewal

Class Restrictions

Please state your preferred prizes:

1._________________________________2._________________________________

Have you ever undertaken any Pilot Aptitude Testing? Yes NoWhen & Where: For whom: Result:

Details of all previous flying experience (excluding experience as a passenger) (Please indicate aircraft class, hours flown, and the nature of your flying experience)

A/C CLASS HRS FLOWN DESCRIPTION e.g. dual/solo/air experience

Total Hours Flown To Date______________ In Last 12 Months__________________________

Please explain why you want to become a pilot.

Maximum 100 words

Please give two examples of evidence of your skills of Leadership and/or Achievement

Maximum 100 words

Please explain why ‘Diventa Pilota’ should select you to win this scholarship

Maximum 70 words

My dream job is: To_________________________________________________________________________________

Please tick where applicable:I confirm that I meet all the prerequisites to apply for this scholarshipI agree to abide by the decision of the selection Committee and if selected, the conditions of the scholarship.I have been convicted for criminal offence more than three times.I hereby certify that all the information included in this application is true to the best of my knowledge.

Signature:______________________________________Date:__________________________________