Other Careers
Hi,
Whilst browsing through the Wannabes Forum today it became clear that there is very little literature on alternative careers, that is, besides becoming a pilot.
This website as a whole has actively encouraged the involvement of many different people from different backgrounds of aviation throughout it's history, and indeed it is that fact in many ways that makes it what it is.
I believe that it would benefit a great number of people if a comprehensive guide was set up listing a number of jobs with their associated qualifications, lifestyle etc. True, there are independant forums but to have a concise guide outlaying the many avenues that are open to people would in my opinion be of great help.
Veterans of this site and indeed the many people who come with a clear idea of what they want to do in their lives in many ways are lucky. It is easy to get into a routine where the message board is bombarded by people who have their CPL and want a job. That is fine, but equally the young people in the aviation world, the people on the bottom rung also need help, encouragement and an idea of what this business really has to offer in its many unique forms.
The board is named PPRuNe - "Professional Pilots Rumour Network" - but in order to survive and stay fresh, it must do what the aviation industry has to do itself - make all forms of aviation appealing and accessible through education, then in turn we can take aviation forward.
Regards