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Old 13th Oct 2008, 04:46
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Gumaaark
 
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Just a simple driver myself, but then this is a "pilots" network. (Omitted the "proffesional" as its' suitability is unclear)!
To those contemplating joining SAW, you could do far worse. Here at least is a company that makes a competent effort to look after their staff (including pilots) and although I have little experience of the other operators mentioned, (and therefore cannot comment on their employment conditions), That is a rare commodity in an aviation employer.
Yes, they are a young company, and as such not as secure as some of the more established operators, but every company has to start somewhere. If you are going to take a risk, when is the best time to do it? My opinion only, but there do seem to be alot more jobs and alot less pilots floating around these days...
Remember the good old days? when a company would pay for your endorsement and your wages whilst training?
Few and far between these days....

(apologies to the spelling police; no spell checker available)
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