Im in an unusual situation
G'day Fellas, first post for me and need some direction
So here is my situation, I just got scrubbed of 2FTS at pearce with about 150hrs with an even split between CT-4/PC-9 (15 command, 30hrs sim IF), and had 30hrs (dual) civie before I joined up. Im interested in getting a CPL and continuing flying in GA, however going about this is the difficult part. I have a couple of options:
1# Remain in the RAAF doing a random job for 3 years and get my hours up slowly, or transfer to army (5% chance of that happening).
2# Get out bite the bullet, get a loan and get a CPL
Would my previous military instruction be considered an advantage to getting my first job after training? Also how much is age considered an issue (turning 28 this year) with regards to getting a job?
Further Q's does anyone know flight training establishments that have dealt with a guy in my position before? I know that there are a few of us floating around, tracking them down seems to be the main issue.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Cheers
Elwood