*sigh*
Its my frustration that is showing, not any (intended) negativity. I'm not an English major, maybe it could have been worded better.
Here's the God's honest truth from a guy who was a CP and did the hiring and interviews. Don't !!!! on the guy's who got you through your licence, don't !!!! on the guys you fly with in the bush or the rampies or the son of the Air Canada pilot that just walked over top of you... any negativity on your part shows through and turns the interviewer off like a light switch, in spite or your experience levels. It shows a lack of class and character. I had a l lot of good help from friends, so never say you got where you are today on your own.. you had help. We all did.
Darn good advise there but I resent that you imply I fall into that group.
"Slam" "bash" pretty strong words. It is not, was not, my intent to belittle this apparently sensitive (instructor) group.
Again, I praise instructors and their skills. They are professionals.
I was trained by an eager and knowledgeable Air Cadet, a Military pilot and a pilot that flew a variety of WW2 aircraft and had been instructing since wars end. Maybe I'm biased towards experience levels. The newer, younger instructors I flew with for multi/IFR were knowledgeable and professional and I learnt from them. When I need rust removal I look to them for their guidance, and continue to learn.
Again, I presented the point as a
comparison between career paths. Two people of equal times and years experience; one bush and the other instructor, apply for a light twin, IFR position. It
appears that the instructor is the one that would get the position.
I have been in the position of CP also, granted for smaller 703's. I weighed each candidate as an individual on their merit and personality; experience being equal. I would hope to be judged for the same thing.
I don't put down anyone, from rampie to co-workers to FOs. I was 'them' once too. In fact, I often looked to my FOs for input as they had a little more time in the IFR field than I but I also pointed out when they were in error.
I, often to my dismay when it comes to the aviation industry in Canada, honour my word and hold, frequently an unwarranted , loyalty to the company for which I work. I actually have the mind set that I won't even apply to a company if I think I can't remain with them for a fair length of time, it'd be unfair to us both. I know others would say get it, get the experience and leave.
I do NOT want to move on or up, I'm looking for a retirement job BUT one that has good maintenance, wages and is a family, frankly one that treats its employees fairly, one that deserves loyalty. When I say 'quick upgrade' I meant to Captain because I fully expect,
and would expect, to be an FO first. I do not want 705, corporate, or shiny airplanes.
Original question: How does one acquire multi time when they are NOT an instructor, because I can not go that path?
New question again:
Point of this whole thing is I'm NOT getting any interviews or calls. So, all things being equal maybe the problem is my
cover letter which is why
I asked for help and a review. ...but all is silent on this front.
Its the Christmas Season so enough of this - Best Wishes, have a safe and Happy holiday, fly safe everyone.
B.