Originally Posted by
330deck
Thanks for the reply.
I want to fly the 330/350 because the A350 is modern and will be in service for ages, A330 because EIN uses it on long hauls. I would prefer to be a long haul pilot (ofc I understand the cons of this aswell as having to fly short haul first). And you said EIN have A350s, which they don't, the orders were cancelled. I understand that I will need to take whatever job is available to me when I finish school, however
if I get a cadetship I won't have to worry about that. Plus, highly unlikely I will start on an ATR because, I will have to get multiple type ratings over a short space of time, because often pilots only fly ATRs to start/finish their career.
I do have qs about medicals, as any unexperienced person should be. But I have researched it, and I will be able to attain it. As for the EASA/CAA, most European flight schools now offer the opportunity for both/conversion. As well as that they offer the PPL (if doing an ATPL course) over the course.
Why would I pack up the flight sim if I enjoy it? And if CPLs fly on them? And why would I forget everything I know, if it is a lot? All I was asking for was advice on what I asked, not somebody to tell me a scary story about flying ATRs in Croatia
Lower your guard. You have asked a question, someone who knows what they are talking about has answered your question.
My question would be broader. Do you want to be a pilot? As in, a pilot first and foremost. Or do you want to be a longhaul pilot above all else, for a flag carrier?
If you knew how that you’d never get to fly for aer Lingus, or fly longhaul, would that change your mind about pursuing the career? If yes, I’d question your motivation a little more before committing. The training can be pretty miserable especially in the ground school stage. Your first job could be on anything, and anywhere, including the dreaded ATR..!
Take the advice and slow down, work out what it is you actually want to achieve, and then people can help.
As an aside, if you want to be a pilot then go and get a class 1 today. Madness to even humour the career choice if you don’t have a medical. You never know what you might fail on.