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Old 7th Apr 2010, 19:44
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I think the main thing is to consider who will read it. The first person will probably be someone doing a sift of CVs. They will probably be looking primarily about types and hours. So make that clear. If its hard to read, they won't bother. Then the CVs are likely to go to a pilot. They want to know what you have that is relevant to them. Splitting out your 200 hours of C152 flying is irrelevant to the job. If you have multi time or have flown into lots of big airports, flown instrument time or night then do make that clear. Also, don't put something like 59.6 hours. Put 60 hours. If someone can pick up your CV and see clearly and easily in about 30 seconds what they need to know, you have more chance of getting to the next stage. Of course, as has been mentioned already, most of the main airlines will have their own format online application anyway. Maybe send your CV to a current airline pilot for their view. Keep to the facts. Things like hobbies/ interests are not really relevant but useful for an interviewer to start conversation. And the whole time writing your CV think airline pilot - putting stamp collecting and reading as hobbies might make someone think you are a loner, whereas an airline pilot needs to be a team player who can make quick decisions - so think what strengths/ qualifications you have that are actually relevant.
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