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Old 17th February 2003 | 20:53
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BIGMACH
 
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From: UK
Honest opinion.

If you want to a job because you enjoy flying aeroplanes - get a job as an instructor. Flying for an airline isn't all its cracked up to be - I haven't had a weekend off since November and got home from work at 5 am this morning. When I was an instructor I worked "normal" hours and had a life outside work - now I'm not entitled to one. Believe me, after a while it doesn't matter how big or fast the aeroplane is.


If you haven't even decided for sure that you want a career in commercial aviation, think very carefully. Most of the people who I taught to fly are employed outside the aviation industry and can fly when THEY want to and enjoy it hugely.

Eventually it stops becoming a hobby and starts becoming a job.

Good luck.
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