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Old 29th April 2007 | 13:09
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From: Stonewille
737 vs Airbus

When doing a type rating course, one should be very careful regarding two important aspects. One, current market. Two, personal experience. India is booming currently, meaning B737 gives good chances. I did my TR last year endorsed it in FAA lic. It came as a shock when I got invited to B737 position with large Indian operator. At the time it was more than a year since I did my TR, and I had 0 hrs experience on type. Had to turn it down, though. I am walking on the greener grass right now. My assumption is that I was invited because I have 500+ hours airline flying on a different type and more than 2000TT, bizjets, tprops... So it is all a merger of different factors in order to be offered job as O hrs on type. On the other hand, I strongly recommend A320 to low hours guys/ girls because EU market will, and already takes low hour A320 pilots. Sound judgment, patience and remember: never, NEVER fly for free.


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