Course
SATS – Air Cadet Pre Training Programme
Professional aviation pre-training courses for entry cadets
When you train with SATS ( Sky Aviation Training Services ) you will get professional training from ex pilots and experienced Aviation English teachers which will fast track your development as a pilot.
| English Language Courses | Principles of Flight | SIM Training | Aviation Psychological evaluation |
| Intensive English training conducted by a native speaker will ensure you build language proficiency required as an Aviation professional |
We teach Principles of Flight and basic airmanship. We also teach ICAO level Aviation English. |
We also provide Simulator training in one of our Cessna 172 Simulators, with full G1000 Avionics. | Make sure you have the right candidate with our Aviation Psychological evaluation. |
| √ SOP based | √ Role plays | √ Fast | √ Tailored |
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TOEIC Preparation Courses prepare students to take and pass the TOEIC ( Test of English for International Communication )
With our ICAO Aviation English program you will improve your pronunciation, grammar structure, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension and interaction skills in compliance with ICAO skill grading.
Our effective teaching methods focus on teaching New content, relevant air crew content, revising, testing and role plays to ensure you learn relevant and pilot situational content to become fully immersed in your studies.
We follow a philosophy of real life teaching, using real flight crew situations to teach you so you can relate to your work and still use once you pass your ICAO level
SATS Air Cadets pre Training Programme:
| Course | Entry Level Pilot Cadets | First Officer |
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Level |
ICAO . General English skills. Basic Aviation English |
Elementary, ICAO 4 Foundation Aviation English |
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Purpose |
Improve your general English language skills with focus on Aviation To teach Principal of Flight Chapter, and basic airmanship, with seven hours of SIM training in one of our full equipped C172 SIM’s in preparation for entering the flight academy aboard. |
To better the aviation English aiming for ICAO Level 5 |
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Full time |
30 to 40 hours Min 18 hours a week |
60 to 200 hours Min 20 hours a week |
ENGLISH LEVELS TO SUIT YOU
Basic English is perfect for beginners who need to improve their basic English language skills. Focused on grammar, vocabulary, general conversational situations with some study towards basic aviation English.
Foundation Module provides general English tuition, adopting an integrated skills approach. The course concentrates on structure and usage, oral communication, vocabulary development and listening and reading comprehension. Use of English in a general aviation context in preparation for the final phase of the training. After finishing this course you should be ready to commence your pilot training and operational level Aviation English training.
Operational Module, is geared towards ICAO Level 5 covering general English and English for the working aviation environment, including R/T phraseology. The aim of this module is to improve trainees’ communicative competence with particular reference to the six ICAO language proficiency descriptors – pronunciation, structure, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension and interaction. Course participants will develop their listening skills with authentic recordings and practice using the functional language and vocabulary required in both standard and non-standard aviation situations.
FLEXIBLE COURSES When you enroll with SATS, you can select the number of lessons per week which suits you best, and the course duration which meets your needs. You can be sure no matter whether you are a complete beginner or already have a good command of the language, there will be a class suitable for you. To find out more about our courses contact us.
Psychological Assessment & Training
How to choose the right candidate?
Pilot training is a significant investment and picking the wrong candidates can be costly for your company. With our psychological methods and tools we can help you reduce the risk of investing in the wrong candidates.
We can help you Better evaluate your cadets through:
1. Conversation & Observation
Lina W. Nielsen, our experienced psychological counselor for expatriates and local Chinese, can conduct a thorough interview with your candidates individually to observe and evaluate their:
The evaluation is mainly based on subjective assessment and might include other methods including drawing, sand play, pocket sculpting and so on…… depending on the candidate’s traits and the situation. This means we get a 360 view of your candidates character and potential behavioral traits that might impact their ability to be a pilot. If there are doubts, specific psychological evaluation forms would be chosen in accordance to each individual’s situation after the assessment, forms are such as SAS/SDS (anxiety/depression), LES (events), and extra time is needed if forms are applied …… However, step 2 evaluation forms are used in general. Time: 3 hours
2. Psychological Test
Ability test This tests candidate’s ability for challenges and ability to adjust oneself in a foreign/new environment, as well as their capacity to persist when facing challenges to achieve a designated goal.
Personality Test Personality development plays a important role in an individual’s personal as well as professional life. The personality test evaluates candidate’s emotional stability, social inter-relationship ability, as well as capabilities for fitting in an environment and working in a team. Other function of the personality test could also provide indications to the candidates psychological health and whether in some cases the candidate may be mentally ill and hence a risky candidate for you. Time: 3 hours
3. Training
This is a seminar mainly designed for group training for pre-pilots who are going abroad to take their training. Content includes ability to understand cultural differences; psychological impact and development, and methods for reducing the psychological consequences such as loneliness and depressions. After preparation, candidates can reduce their psychological stress in a foreign environment, thus increase their likelihood of succeeding. Training includes: What can you expect? — group experiences sharing Host Country Overview & Western and Chinese Culture Comparison Psychological Development in a foreign environment Coping Strategies Discussion, Workshop, Q&A , and illustration of some useful tool and technics would be involved in the training process.
Max class size: 15 people Time: 10 hours (5 x 2 hour workshops)