Just a quick question, didn't want to make another thread for it so i'll ressurect this one instead..
1. I've read that you need to be 21 to recieve ATPL, but is it possible to take all the exams and/or still work as a co-pilot for an airline before you're 21, or do you have to wait until you're actually 21 THEN get your 'Frozen ATPL'.. I would of thought that you could still do everything before you're 21 you just won't actually recieve the ATPL until you're 21?
2. I know I asked this before, but are there ANY "CPL" jobs ANYWHERE? No matter how low paid it is there must be something out there for someone who is able to fly a plane. What about flying doctors/aid/whatever around Africa, ANYTHING! I'd much rather fly for mimimum wage than work behind a counter for minimum wage. So I figured it would be better if there was something out there I could just get my PPL/CPL a.s.a.p and then earn money for hours/exams by flying. Otherwise, is there any way to build hours for free anywhere in the UK or outside UK?
3. I'm still stuck whether to stay in UK or go to the US, some people say US is miles chapers, others say that when you take into account travelling/living/conversion costs it ends up being about the same. What other options are there, other European countries? Or what about South America? Asia? I'd imagine if something exists out there it would be a lot cheaper over there?
4. Just to make sure I understood everything, when you go from nothing -> fATPL you pay for flying lessons/hours and you study by yourself for ALL the necessary PPL/CPL/IR/ATPL exams, basically read the books then go and do the test? It seems a bit.. too easy to be true..
5. How common is it that you have to pay for Type Rating yourself?
6. I know there's a saturation of pilots out there, but is it mostly the fact that everyone wants the 'best' jobs or are there really NO jobs out there? Everyone here talks about Ryanair and BA but what about flying mail/cargo/etc. or flying oil rig equipment out to the dessert (like Flight of the Phoenix
) Why are they never mentioned here? Does everyone just want the big paycheck and 'sexy' uniform?
Whoops, it seems like my quick question became six questions
Oh well... I hope someone has answers
Thanks in advance!