Hello all,
I’m in my mid 40”s with TT of 4100hours including P1 hours on C130 and G-IV(SP), ATPL (A) from subcontinent. However my experience is entirely military. I am also on pathway to
PR (expecting around end of Dec26) on the other hand I have FO offer from subcontinent LCC with 10 years bond amounting to 70000 USD ( 70000 if I leave before 10 years, 35000 if I leave after 5 years).
I also have TC Class 1 fitness. And I was preparing for TC Exams. But now I’m in a fix whether to join airline to gain some commercial experience on A320’s or decline offer wait for couple of months and enter in Canadian market with just faith without commercial experience.
certainly I cannot wait for 10 years neither I can pay 70K USD. I can only negotiate with company after couple of years for instalments of bond.
My instinct says I should give my self 2 years after
PR and visit Canada couple of times to appear in exams and convert license. Meanwhile I continue to accumulate commercial hours on A320. Later I negotiate with company.
Any insights & suggestions from fellow aviators are welcome.