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Old 29th Sep 2008, 13:51
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angelorange
 
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Bluelearjetdriver is right!

Listen to experienced pilots and steer clear of the marketing men.

Get an instructor rating and pay the rent with a ground based job! Most University students have to do part time work so it's not surprising wannabee pilots need to do the same in times of zero credit.

Do not look down on Instructor jobs, Turbo Prop options from King Airs to Flybe. If you are single go abroad and gain valuable flying and life experience.

By the time you come to FO/RHS Airbus/Boeing interview in 2011 those experience levels will benefit the airline with reduced Line Training requirements over cadet schemes. They want dependable, safe pilots with the ability to progress to command.

Also once you have 1500hrs and 500 MPA/MCC you will get the full ATPL and be promoted to SFO in most airlines with a far better salary than a cadet who probaly starts on £1000 a month pre tax for 6 months with £100k debt to repay.

If you must get a Type Rating then search carefully and avoid the sales hype. Reliable firms include CAE, Oxford/GECAT etc.

DO NOT pay for Line Training - that is paying to work and ruining Pilot Terms and Conditions!
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