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Old 23rd Apr 2013, 17:41
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Thanks again for your comments!

@ Ecamsurprise.... yeah Wizzair is one of the airlines, the pay is rubbish but you will have your ATPL unfrozen within 12 months then the world is your oyster. I know 500 hours wont guarantee a job but it will guarantee an interview. I'm 27 and if i go instructing for a couple of years the airlines might not want me when I'm 30+ and have 2000 piston hours. I know one European budget carrier that wont hire 30+ year old guys.

@ OutsideCAS....Are the number of airlines willing to recruit people with 500 on type dwindling? Maybe in Europe but Asia have lots of orders for new aircraft for expansion more than replacement. Also I know when I contacted a UK budget carrier a few months ago they were willing to assess me with 280 hours on type when she asked the DFO. I have 0 on type btw and 280 total.

Instruct or Line Train? decisions...decisions....
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