Originally Posted by
BQCH53
With an JAR ATPL (H)-IR MCC in my pocket and the experience of a couple of unanswered applications I wonder whether my german origin or my military background is the main cause for not being successful so far with my transition in the civil world.
Neither of those elements should be an issue. There are plenty of military pilots and plenty of German pilots working, or have worked, in the UK offshore industry.
However, you will be in the queue behind pilots who already have a) the required type rating or b) offshore experience. Your 'heavy type' experience and instructor background will be very well regarded though, putting you ahead of others in the queue.
Additionally, you say that you are 'currently working as military instructor pilot'. How long until you will be leaving the military? The requirement for offshore positions is often very immediate (ie yesterday!) so some operators might not be able to wait months for you to leave your current position.
Originally Posted by
BQCH53
By the way I like Monty Python !
You can't be all bad then...
