1) Write the cover letter (one page), write it to the job, i.e highlight the experience you have that they want.
2) Resume simple, one page, perhaps referee's on a second page, do not give out the referee's page untill requested (save the embarrasment of your cuurent employer being contacted without your consent/knowledge).
for Example:
John Smith ARN: 532 324
4 Smith Crescent Smithville WA 6069
DOB: 06 Oct 1983
Mob: 0428 249 905
[email protected]
ATPL-A CPL-H
MECIR-A ( 11 renewals )
(NDB, VOR, ILS/LLZ, GPS arrival )
Low Level-A HUET
Grade Three Instructors Rating
Multi Engine Training Approval
Instrument Training Approval
CAR 217 Instrument ATO, Check and Training Approvals
Nil Accidents or Incidents ( Fixed Wing or Rotary )
Total Time 5,000
Multi Comm 2,800
Single Comm 1,900
Instrument 590
Turbine (PW & Garrett) 1500
Night 250
Co Pilot 150
Aircraft Flown: C212, SA227, PC12, BN3, BN2, C404, C402, AC50, C340,
C310, B58, P68, PA31, PA34, PA44, PA30/39, C337, Cresco, C208, C210,
C207, C206, 7GCBC, 8KCAB, LA4-200, B47, R44, R22 and Float-H.
Present Employment:
Smithville VD Clinic C402
Jandakot, Western Australia
Previous Employment:
Douche Bag Aviation Metro 23 Captain
Smithsville Knock Shop C&T, ATO and Line Pilot
ABC Aviation Line Pilot C402 / BN2
AAA Aviation Chief Pilot / C&T, ATO
BBB Helicopters Chief Pilot
CCCC Australia Line Pilot BN2
Rusty Air Lines Pilot BN2
Agitator Airways Line Pilot C207 / C206 / LA4-200 / C210