How to create good CV and motivation letter for airlines

[Magix]

Hello.

I want to ask how I can create good aviation CV and motivation letter to airlines? Maybe you have some examples.

I looking forward for your answers. Thank You.

Best Regards
Luke

[NZGYPO]

Hi, from my research it is probably best to keep a C.V as simple as possible, i.e. one page and another for your references. that is only from researching and asking many experienced pilots. Of course it also has to be personalized for the certain airline you're applying for. A quote from one of the pilots i asked, ''if you don't care about us, then we don't care about you.''
This is only advise from a new CPL holder, so hopefully others can shed some light to this topic.

[BelArgUSA]

Hola Luke /
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A short CV is paramount, and if you can, addressed personally to a chief pilot.
HR people consider having the privilege of selecting pilot applicants.
Unfortunately, they often know little about pilots and licences.
xxx
I would limit a mailing to 2 pages -
A cover letter to the chief pilot introducing yourself.
A one-page CV, with description of your education and aviation background.
What licences you have, and how much experience.
No need to list the airplane specific types.
List them as "single engine" and "multiengine"... Total time, and PIC/Solo time.
You can add instrument time, and night time but it is not that critical
Chief pilots often dont know differences between C-152 and PA-28.
Languages - mention your good knowledge of English.
For some airlines, i.e. Lufthansa, mention if you know German (or some).
And nowadays, your mobile phone number and email address.
xxx
I know pilots near end of career who can type a one page CV.
Even if they have 25,000 hrs, 5 jet type ratings, and 30 years with airlines.
Certainly, you can do one page for 3 years in aviation, and 300 hours.
xxx
If you have job presently, mention available within a month's notice.
Saying "available immediately" - is not a way to leave an employer...?
Best of luck - Mail again a new CV if no answer within say... 90 days.
xxx
:ok:
Happy contrails

[Mikehotel152]

As one who is at the stage of sending out CVs when appropriate, I cannot agree more with BelArgUSA. :ok:

If you have ever worked in the real world you may have a totally different view on how CVs should be prepared, but as far as I can tell the Aviation industry is very unsophisticated in this regard. All the Chief Pilot cares about is your flying experience. Your 18 Cub Scout Badges don't count. Sadly. So, keep it short!

Low hour pilots might not even be able to fill a whole page with relevant information so in my opinion you can add a little personal information to give a flavour of your personality. After all, you've so little else on your CV to mark you out from the other 19,301 applicants that you might as well mention your Airfix hobby. You never know, the Chief Pilot might also be an enthusiast...:E

[quant]

will clean toilets and work for free....in big 36pt letters on top of your cv should get you the position! :}

[INNflight]

Slipping a 200 euro note into the envelope? :p