Of course I didn't apply for sponsorships Lucifer - I'm from New Zealand, where there is no such thing as sponsorships, or an air force for that matter.
However I do firmly believe that I might have been quite a good rock star in my youth, and I feel a bit bitter because no record company would pay for my guitar lessons and guarantee me a superstar record deal when I learned to play
And as for my mate from down the pub who wanted to drop out of school and be a professional footballer, well he definitely got a raw deal, because inconsiderate bloody Manchester United wouldn't let him join their development squad when he asked. They didn't even reply to his letters the rude b@stards
Turns out that you actually have to have a skill and *shock horror* even some experience
before you can apply for a job, in most professions in this world. Especially cool jobs like "airline pilot" that thousands of little kids dream about doing when they grow up, and the supply of already-qualified-but-inexperienced wannabes outstrips demand by about 6973000000000 to 1.
And let me just make it clear in case you were wondering, that I find this idea you're pushing, that not having sponsorships means that worthy people are somehow being denied their chance ... it is bizarre verging on ridiculous. The world definitely does NOT owe you a chance to be a pilot just because you're from some underprivileged background and think you might be good at it. If you want it bad enough you'll find a way to get there, I'm living proof of that. And I tell you what I may already be halfway there but I am still plenty hungry for more.
THAT is why I get arsey when I hear people with 200 hours talking about jet jobs like it's their god given right.
However, I do take on board your veiled threat not to employ me when you're an interviewer, and I humbly apologize for any offense caused.
In fact, tell you what, I'll race you to a chief pilot's position, and whoever doesn't get there first has to admit defeat and work as the other guy's Mercedes washer forever
