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Old 2nd Oct 2002, 00:34
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juggernaut
 
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Smile dont do the integrated route

Take some advice, a lot of people seem to think that if you want to be a pilot then the 60k full time route is the answer, far better to do it in stages and keep working till the market moves, also it removes a considerable amount of pressure as training is done at your own pace. It will also save you about £25,000. I myself am a wannabe and am a commercial instructor who one day will move on. At the moment I am training a fully sponsored and qualified BA student who has been told he may get a job late next year, at present he is gaining more experience at his own expense. I think this is a good indication of the market at the moment. If I were you I would take it a step at a time until things pick up. I personally know of 13 frozen ATPL's with current IR'S who are entering the third year as instructors like myself, most have over 2000hours ( I have over 3000) and send out lots of CV's every month. I hope this puts you in the picture.
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