The journey
I got my CPL when i was 26， but first flying job at nearly 31.
My advice to anyone is to knock on doors, and don't give up! Perseverance pays off, and be ready for knocks/setbacks.
I knocked on doors in 3 countries, each time I got a jobs, after hanging around.I had my first formal interview when I was 37 and 4500 hours TT, that was for an airline, never got it, it took 4 more airlines, before i got in.
Be prepared to network and make friends, don't make enemies, it's too small of a world.
My goal was to fly a heavy jet and I achieved that and ticked the box, a few years ago I went corporate , and really enjoy the job/lifestyle/people, everybody finds there niche.
Last edited by Flying Mechanic; 24th Nov 2012 at 00:18.