As a new pilot (still unemployed) I wonder if he has had any success with this strategy. I could not and would not be prepared to do this myself, however I did look into buying extra hours to get myself a mustering endorsement but I decided against this route.
In my short time actively looking for work I have seen others on the dole and working in the hangar or just hanging around in order to get their foot in the door. IS working for free any different, again an option not open to me due to having to look after myself and meet payments etc.
Anyway I'm not really sure what my point is but in my short time it seems to me that lots of wannabe's are already doing this by working for free or paying the operator to let them fly for them and If i was an aircraft owner I would be happy to take their money.
It will be very interesting to hear the opinions of any employers that might use this forum.
Oh well time to catch a horse and go chase some MOO MOO'S
PS Anyone looking for a rookie pilot? Will not work for free!!!
Cheers