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Forum: Private Flying

14th Aug 2015, 12:24

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Commercial flying and job prospects

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Posted By Genghis the Engineer

Much as I enjoy my engagement with academia, it's...

Much as I enjoy my engagement with academia, it's a bloody harsh working environment.

In earth sciences, a PhD student is typically expected to live on about £8k.pa for 4 years whilst working...

Forum: Private Flying

14th Aug 2015, 07:37

Replies: 31

Commercial flying and job prospects

Views: 6,927

Posted By Genghis the Engineer

I did my PPL because I love flying, and my BEng...

I did my PPL because I love flying, and my BEng degree because I wanted to work as an aeronautical engineer. Both worked out fine.

I did my PhD simply because I wanted one, and my CPL mostly for...

Forum: Private Flying

13th Aug 2015, 09:47

Replies: 31

Commercial flying and job prospects

Views: 6,927

Posted By Genghis the Engineer

Historically the best route into a career in...

Historically the best route into a career in aircraft design is probably the Cranfield MSc, which still runs, and is still arguably the best in the world: I've been invited to their end of course...

Forum: Private Flying

12th Aug 2015, 18:03

Replies: 31

Commercial flying and job prospects

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Posted By Genghis the Engineer

Or improving things? Personally, the only...

Or improving things?

Personally, the only thing I want to do full time us work in aviation. I don't want to be "just" an engineer, or pilot, or academic. But I know plenty of people who are...

Forum: Private Flying

12th Aug 2015, 17:23

Replies: 31

Commercial flying and job prospects

Views: 6,927

Posted By Genghis the Engineer

I am an aeronautical engineer Bose I probably...

I am an aeronautical engineer Bose I probably play at being an academic as much as I play at being a commercial pilot. What I do is work in aviation and enjoy it.

Why are you still doing it if...

Forum: Private Flying

12th Aug 2015, 14:31

Replies: 31

Commercial flying and job prospects

Views: 6,927

Posted By Genghis the Engineer

Admittedly I have less than 2000hrs over 26 year,...

Admittedly I have less than 2000hrs over 26 year, and am only a part time instructor, test and ferry pilot - who also uses his CPL, engineering qualifications and various other industry experience...

Forum: Private Flying

9th Aug 2015, 13:08

Replies: 31

Commercial flying and job prospects

Views: 6,927

Posted By Genghis the Engineer

I think that A&C is a bit overly negative about...

I think that A&C is a bit overly negative about the state of the industry, but it does depend upon where you look.

I did a CPL in my 30s, and use it regularly, as a mixture of instructor, ferry...

Forum: Private Flying

6th Aug 2015, 17:34

Replies: 31

Commercial flying and job prospects

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Posted By Genghis the Engineer

http://www.pprune.org/professional-pilot-training-...

http://www.pprune.org/professional-pilot-training-includes-ground-studies/420877-perpetual-am-i-too-old-thread.html

only eleven pages of it!

G

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