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Old 8th Jan 2021, 02:42
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krismiler
 
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Good time to start an airline as well, right in the middle of a pandemic with your operating base closed to tourists and one of your major markets (Australia) forbidding its citizens from travelling abroad.

No matter how desperate you are, hang onto your money. Realistically there are no opportunities for new pilots available at the moment, or likely to be any for the next few years. Unfortunately there is no shortage of scammers wanting to take advantage of the current situation.

Just for reference, my employer has let go 1/4 of flight crew and is currently well overstaffed in anticipation of having the correct number in 2 years time. IF they have got it right and need to recruit soon afterwards, they have 100+ pilots on the books who have priority for being re employed. Once those who want to return are back there will be hundreds of qualified and experienced crew unemployed and immediately available if they need anymore.

My advice: Find another job for the next few years but keep an eye on aviation and try to stay current until it picks up again.
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