Originally Posted by
Sorath
Thanks for such a straight forward answer, I appreciate it. I have done my research and I currently know whats going on at the moment, but I don't want to come off as a know-it-all when I haven't even started... just prudence.
I imagined that landing an Asian Airline job straight out of Flight School seems improbable, and evidence is that I have not found any sort of offers, current or historical, referring to cadets.
My Integrated ATPL isn't related to any airline program, which I believe is fine, since I have no idea what the future will hold for me in the industry... (going into a mentored program for an airline with a specific TR in mind... I just find this limiting...even if there is no other way to enter to some of these airlines)
This is what I'm really looking for... this sort of reassurance.
Thanks! And all the best dl_88 !
No worries, hope it helped.
I think its a cultural difference in viewing that having an airline backing is important.
Personally, I think it's a good insurance to have, better to have something than nothing. But knowing that, it can change in an instance.
In my own batch of cadets, most of us were going to the same airlines, with a couple not tagged. Ended up, 3 of my batch mates went to another airline after we were delayed for 6months. There were no consequences to that.
Those who did not have an airline, 1 found a job 1.5yrs after finishing training and the other to this day have not gotten an airline job. It's been 4.5years since I finished training and 4 since i joined my airline.
It comes down to what you think is comfortable risk to take, and how flexible can you be when reacting to the industry.
Thankfully you've a backup plan.
PS. Airbus is a such a great plane to fly. Wouldnt want to change it for anything else.