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Old 4th Mar 2006, 18:51
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RotorSwede
 
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good luck

A worn expression, but still worth repeating: the best way to get a job is applying from within the industry.

Try knocking doors at some local utilitycompanys and try and get a job as a loadmaster or something similar. Present yourself and your plans to be a commercial pilot and ask if you can tag along for an easy photojob or ferryflight. Maybe afterward you can clean the machine or whatever, just make a good impression and get some connections. Don't underestimate the connections, they can compensate for a lack of experience. My advice, based on my own experience.

That's what I did, got a job as a loadmaster after I got my PPL (ofcourse my economy allowed for just an extrajob where all jobs where on short notice) and when I finish my ATPL studies I have made quite a few connections, most likely even got a job since I'm already employed at the firm.

good luck
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