Originally Posted by moggiee
Way, way wide of the mark. Many of our customers are far from rich. In fact, most have to save hard from their earnings to obtain a CPL, IR, MCC and FIC. One such pilot has just, after 9 months as an FI, landed a job with easyjet.
He got that job because he passed their selection - and he put himself in a position to go for that selection by sheer hard work and ability. For the record, he is one of the best "team" people that I have ever seen in my 10 years teaching LOFT, JOC and MCC - being a "rich kid" played no part in him getting where he is today.
No matter what you say,and what examples you give me,the fact is its a rich kids' job.The one who can buy TR and hours has better chance to get a job than me who can barely afford fATPL.You can agree or disagree,but it is a FACT.Not to mention the advantage you guys from EU states have versus me from non-EU state.Just not being a EU citizen,makes me not employable in more than 100 airlines.And I have to go through the same process to get a licence as you guys do.
There is much injustice in world of aviation,but if you like it very much you'll go through everything to reach your goal...