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Old 31st Jul 2012, 09:26
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Otto Throttle
 
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Whilst EGGD makes some valid arguments for the potential benefits of being CC, unfortunately the working life of the average CC at Flybe will not provide you with the opportunities suggested, such as plenty of access to the flight deck. Mostly short sectors, less than 60 minutes, and as junior crew you'll be limited to guarding the door whilst the senior hands in the occasional cup of tea. Very few empty sectors, unlike a charter, so you might get one jumpseat ride during your familiarisation flights, but unlikely to get the opportunity again.
The money isn't great, and you don't get much time off. The company works you hard. However, it can be a lot of fun and there is generally a good, close working relationship between crews. If you're determined to pursue this route, then do your sums. It can be done and there are definitely worse ways to spend your working life.
Lastly, I strongly recommend that if you take this route then treat the job seriously. Nothing will annoy your CC colleagues more than a wannabee pilot who can't be bothered and who thinks the job is a joke and only has an interest in getting to the other side of the door. In a small company like Flybe, an attitude like that will also come back and bite you in the bum because people talk, and it doesn't take long before the Flight Ops management get to know about you for all the wrong reasons. You can guess whether that will open doors for you or not.
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