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Old 3rd Mar 2021, 10:38
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redsnail

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100% agree with those who are saying don't bother with the Caravan endorsement. A couple of hours in a C206 won't hurt though. That's the main aeroplane of choice "up North". First Aid, Dangerous Goods etc much much more useful. Barista and or beer pouring skills useful too. (Save the beer drinking skills until after you have that job).
Spend a few hours researching scenic operators "up North". Find out who they are, the boss's name, aircraft types etc.
Whatever you do, please don't think your very expensive super school licence makes you better than the grey haired time worn chief pilot (he/she's only 35 but years of Bungles and the Tavern have taken their toll).
Back in my day, it was usual to arrive in town (Kununurra) Feb/March, get any sort of job, keep your nose clean and hope you get the magic call. This was the early 90s... So - of course, that info may be well out of date.
This is the info your school should have been up to speed on because this is the reality for the vast number of new pilots in Australia, so shame on the school. (You weren't to know that).

As for Europe? The exams are a pain but that is the relatively cheap part of the deal. There's nothing stopping you from studying the ATPLs now and in a few years time, flying over and doing the famous 2 x 2 week crammer courses if you decide Europe might be a better option. Also, hopefully the whole EU/UK Brexit bunfight will have settled down with a bit more flexibility WRT UK CAA v EASA licences. A few of us have made the journey to Europe and fortunately, it paid off.

Good luck.

PS - giggling at "das Uber Soldat's" comment.

Last edited by redsnail; 3rd Mar 2021 at 11:11. Reason: As stated.
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