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Old 9th June 2004 | 15:19
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FlyingDan
 
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Any Form of Advantage to ATPL?

OK, so I know that this may not be the most popular question but I've got to ask it!

I'm a qualified accountant and have been accepted onto OAT's APP (please - no discussions re this course in particular as I think this has been well documented elsewhere).

Assuming that I do not walk straight into a job on completion of the course (!), I anticipate having to return for my former life in accountancy in order to pay the bills, whilst pursuing any flight crew positions as they arise.

Firstly, is this a credible option, as opposed to instruction or ops room positions? I'm seriously concerned about a fATPL becoming 'stale'. Secondly, in the longer term at interview stage, will being qualified in another profession provide any form of advantage?
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