N1CH0L4S
24th Apr 2011, 13:46
I'm currently a RAF Pilot; one who has been lucky enough to escape the severe cuts we've recently had and the NCO Aircrew are about to experience. I am about to commence Multi-Engine ME training, however the type of aircraft I will put down as my preference is still undecided due to what I explain in the paragraph below.
Although this may seem harsh in the wake of the recent cuts, my aim is to one day in the near future, on a timeline of between 6-9 years convert into the Civlian Charter or Private Airline sectors. I am looking to contact RAF Pilots/Civilian Pilots who have made/worked with a individual who has made this transition and find out what would be the earliest/best time to make this leap of faith.
I am looking for information reguarding if it's possible to transisition for example from a HERCULES/A400M in the future, to an A330/747 and if so conversion exams/ratings which would neeed to be attained. Hours required and return of service to the RAF that would need to be furfilled before exiting.
I must however state the above are all examples which are used to give an idea of potential situations.
Although this may seem harsh in the wake of the recent cuts, my aim is to one day in the near future, on a timeline of between 6-9 years convert into the Civlian Charter or Private Airline sectors. I am looking to contact RAF Pilots/Civilian Pilots who have made/worked with a individual who has made this transition and find out what would be the earliest/best time to make this leap of faith.
I am looking for information reguarding if it's possible to transisition for example from a HERCULES/A400M in the future, to an A330/747 and if so conversion exams/ratings which would neeed to be attained. Hours required and return of service to the RAF that would need to be furfilled before exiting.
I must however state the above are all examples which are used to give an idea of potential situations.