The Harsh Reality!!
Another envelope sealed, more paper used, and I can’t get the taste of a postage stamp out of my mouth. That is because for the last 10 months, I have been sending hundreds of CV’s to potential employers to gain my first step onto the ladder of being a professional pilot!!!
Unfortunately, the harsh reality is that thanks to JAR and terrorism it is now harder than ever before to make it in the aviation world unless you have been honoured with a sponsorship (and even then it isn’t easy!).
What annoys me is that people (and I am included) train to become a CPL/IR on the basis that they can fly for money…However, the only flying possible at the moment is instructing and this costs a further £5500!!! Air Taxi work is ruled out due to the JAA’s rule that you must have 800 hours.....
So what is the answer???? How do low houred pilots get themselves a job???? If anyone know could they please let me know!