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Old 11th February 2003 | 19:53
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A requirement for multi-engined command time for a first airline job is almost unheard of within Europe, primarliy because so few have the opportunity to obtain it - unless they're very rich!

Experience requirements vary with the overall commercial environment, but it's fairly typical for a first job to be obtained with around 500 - 1000 hours. Post CPL/IR (fATPL) training, that would largely consist of hour-building on light singles or instructing on same. Any ME time over and above that required for the licence would be a bonus. Two years ago, many airlines were recruiting pilots straight out of flight school!

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