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Old 16th May 2002, 12:24
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Tinstaafl
 
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I voted however I think the figures will be spurious because of the limited options. I realise that there is a limited number of options available for the polls.

It opens up a can of worms: How to define 'employed'? Full time? Part time? Very casual? On jet &/or TP? What about piston jobs - even if that's an interim position & there is no intention of remaining on pistons? Airline, charter airline, air taxi, aerial work etc etc...

Does flying instruction count only if it's renumerated?

Also, what about those who don't have ATPL subjects? Admittedly they're becoming fewer with the 'less hassle' option of going straight to ATPL subjects/lack of availability of CPL courses.

What about those who hold a professional qualification but have no intention of working with it? It does happen for some fortunate people with the money & the passion for flying but not the desire to work in the industry.

Just my thought about polls with limited options - the information collected is a bit coarse to be useful.
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