Ok, here are the facts that I know.
Spoke to a
VB airport manager the other day and he said that there are "close to 3000 pilots on the books", presume wanting a job and have the quals.
Of the 5 blokes I know with start dates all are going to Melbourne for the endorsement. I assume that's the old Ansett sim centre. Costs around $19,000.
I have around 6500 hrs total, 1200 turbo prop and 500 pure jet. I haven't got a call in the 2 1/2 years I've been waiting, just the status broadcast e-mails, which I appreciate.
However, I know of 2 friends with RPT turbo prop experience that claim they had no inside help. They now have start dates.
As already stated, I guess its just perserverance and patience. Good Luck to all!
