AndoniP
15th Jun 2010, 17:10
So pilot jobs are pretty scarce at the moment, yet people are still gaining their fATPLs and type ratings.
I understand some of the anemosity amongst qualified and experienced pilots towards those who pay for their own type ratings. First question - do you think this is the way the industry is going to go eventually? Are more and more airlines going to let people pay for their own type ratings so that they don't have to fork out for it? From a business perspective the airline would save money wouldn't it? They can pay less starting salary as there is no TR to pay for, the employee is wearing that cost themselves.
So you have your licences and ratings and want to fly. Second question - are you generally looking in this country for work? Or are you also looking abroad - disregarding preference for hiring locals in foreign countries?
Just two small questions. Hope they don't seem too stupid.
Andoni
I understand some of the anemosity amongst qualified and experienced pilots towards those who pay for their own type ratings. First question - do you think this is the way the industry is going to go eventually? Are more and more airlines going to let people pay for their own type ratings so that they don't have to fork out for it? From a business perspective the airline would save money wouldn't it? They can pay less starting salary as there is no TR to pay for, the employee is wearing that cost themselves.
So you have your licences and ratings and want to fly. Second question - are you generally looking in this country for work? Or are you also looking abroad - disregarding preference for hiring locals in foreign countries?
Just two small questions. Hope they don't seem too stupid.
Andoni