Originally Posted by
redsnail
I admire the confidence but you'd do well to heed the advice of Rudestuff.
It's great you're thinking about the Future Pilot scheme, I guess you know it's extremely competitive? What are you doing to prepare for it? Also, just because you get onto a scheme, it doesn't mean you'll be taken on. There are many cadets over the years who's dreams were shattered by economic downturns.
Medical situation. Can you pass a Class 1? Many people thought they could, but failed. Go and get one.
Whilst flight sims (and really, they are at best, synthetic trainers) are useful but only up to a point. Your PPL is spent looking outside the aeroplane, not at the instruments.
As for Iberia? Whilst you have an EU passport which is very useful these days, have you checked the requirements for employment?
In aviation we have back up plans, it's essential. It's nice to have a goal of a particular type for a particular airline, you might get it, but what's your back up plan if you don't get that scholarship?
As for your question re QoL. Long haul will take a toll on your health. It is swings and roundabouts. I know as I have aged, jet lag and fatigue takes longer to shake off than when I was in my 30s. Hence I chose a fleet that doesn't often go over many time zones. Which airline is best? Flown on both of them, Aer Lingus appears to be better from a pax point of view.
Do you want to live in Spain or Ireland and that depends on where your preferred fleet is based.
Thanks for the details in this!!!!
I do know that it is competitive. I am organizing work experience at airnav Ireland and a place with the Aer lingus motion Sims. I also am organizing a meeting with the head of the future pilot programme with whom I have a mutual friend. I can get a class 1, I have researched that.
As for the Ppl, I have flown a DA62 last year and I am going to join my local flying club, try and get in the air there. I looked up the requirements for Spain and I meet them, as well as for Iberia.
My backup plan is going to one of the main aviation colleges in Europe. AFTA, CAE, or EFA.
As for long haul/short haul... I would get the chance to experience short haul at the start of my career, then make my decision after that.
Thanks again for your help