Best months for recruitment?
I've just had a bit of a windfall come my way which means that I'm lucky enough to have the cash to start integrated training this Autumn. Yes, I know I'm a lucky b*****d...
I'm looking at a number of different ab-initio courses with completion dates varying from Sept 2003 through to Jan 2004.
I know the job market is bad at the moment, but when (typically) are the best months for pilot recruitment? If I don't finish until January '04, will I have 'missed the boat' for that year? Someone once told me that a lot of recruiting goes on before Christmas when airlines are quieter.
I guess it's a trade off between being ready too early (and not being current) or not having the licence in your hand when that job opportunity (hopefully!) comes along.
Any thoughts/recommendations anyone?