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Old 17th Jun 2020, 14:47
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PilotLZ
 
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It will get better, that's for sure. But, with all that unemployed experienced crew, a 200-hour junior birdman will be far behind the pack when jobs start coming up - simply because airlines will have so many more convincing candidates to choose from for quite a while. Just put into perspective the fact that former A380 pilots will be applying for the same jobs as you. And that will likely be the case for at least three years from now. Of course, with some degree of variation by region.

So, it's down to you to accept that this will take a bit longer than you hoped for and spend your time and money wisely rather than rush straight into it the moment lockdown is lifted and then spend a year or two struggling with debt, frustration and diminishing skills and knowledge. Whether you will be studying for a degree, starting up your own business, getting vocational training in a trade, working and saving money to do the entire fATPL without getting into any debt or a combination of those - that's up to you. But making the most out of that inevitable waiting time can pay you massive dividends in the long-term run. You can choose to come out of the other end as a well-rounded, financially sound and confident individual with a fATPL. Or you can choose to become a minimum-wage worker with a fATPL, hamstrung with debt, struggling to keep current and devoid of any prospects anytime soon. Your call.
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