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Old 4th Apr 2009, 13:41
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BelArgUSA
 
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A short CV is paramount, and if you can, addressed personally to a chief pilot.
HR people consider having the privilege of selecting pilot applicants.
Unfortunately, they often know little about pilots and licences.
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I would limit a mailing to 2 pages -
A cover letter to the chief pilot introducing yourself.
A one-page CV, with description of your education and aviation background.
What licences you have, and how much experience.
No need to list the airplane specific types.
List them as "single engine" and "multiengine"... Total time, and PIC/Solo time.
You can add instrument time, and night time but it is not that critical
Chief pilots often dont know differences between C-152 and PA-28.
Languages - mention your good knowledge of English.
For some airlines, i.e. Lufthansa, mention if you know German (or some).
And nowadays, your mobile phone number and email address.
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I know pilots near end of career who can type a one page CV.
Even if they have 25,000 hrs, 5 jet type ratings, and 30 years with airlines.
Certainly, you can do one page for 3 years in aviation, and 300 hours.
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If you have job presently, mention available within a month's notice.
Saying "available immediately" - is not a way to leave an employer...?
Best of luck - Mail again a new CV if no answer within say... 90 days.
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