It has become the norm almost everywhere.. I feel that everyone is just confined to his/her country. (Although having experience might facilitate a move to "specific" airlines) We have the same situation here in Egypt so I can't really complain, can I?
Hahaha I like the "padrino" system, messing up real bad only for my "padrino" to take the blame for it...zero responsibilities on my part.
But anyway, I am not really expecting to jump in the airliners' shiny jets from Day 1. I know it has become harde and that I have to move up the ladder....And honestly, I do not mind towing or flying skydivers, that would be a fantastic way to build up hours! So just a question, Do I need to find a job THEN convert or is it the other way around? How does this work?