A lot of good opinions coming out which has pretty much firmed my mind up to FW.
Originally Posted by
TorqueStripe
Definitely. You can get an A320 or 737 (probably even 747) type rating for less than 30k EUR. A139/S92 on the other hand 50k+
Still doesn't mean you should have to pay for it yourself. Just the type rating in the fixed wing world is pretty much useless though... you'll need at least 500 hours on type for the good jobs, hence all the pay 2 fly scams :-(
Once completed are there any airlines that are more pro military (specifically RW convertees)? I am pretty much resigned to the fact I will have to sell my soul for 1 year to build some hours up.