Can I ask the experienced lot - once I have finished my training in SA are the chances of being hired as a pilot far between / very few and far between / or possible? any suggestions appreciated. Regards
I agree completely with congoman. After flying for 7 years, I left the aviation scene to be an engineer. 8 Years later I realised my mistake and took up flying full time again. It took 3 years of the normal cr@p; cargo at night, charter, corporate and especially being away from home (I was married by this stage). Pay was not good, but I was heading in the right direction. I finally got into an airline at 35 nad now at 41, I am earning well enough as captain to make all the sacrifices worthwhile.
There is a lot of opportunities out there. 20 year old co-pilots expecting huge salaries are just not realistic. Do your licences, do your time and get into the big time. SAX should be taking another 20 FO's soon and everybody (except SAA) is employing. Times are good for now.