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Old 26th Jan 2006, 20:47
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Or, you could always try an instructors rating or parachute drop rating. Whilst maybe not your ideal choice of jobs, they will give you more experience which will help you move onto other jobs.

My first job in aviation had me washing planes and dishes, sweeping hangers, cleaning office windows, answering telephones, vacuuming reception floors, serving beer at the aeroclub bar, packing parachutes, etc etc. I was lucky to get 2 trial/parachute flights a week. All paid off in the end though. Now have a job flying for a regional turbo-prop operator and over 3,000 hours.

With what I have just said in mind, DO NOT do the instructors rating unless you want to teach. It is no fun for you or the student if you just do it for the hours.

Never forget the benefit of time spent at the aeroclub/parachute club bar. Once people get to know the real you they will only be too happy to help.

Good luck and no matter what anyone tells you, don't give up. It is all worth it in the end.

VD
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