Hello, this is my first time with this forum, first time even posting a thread on any forum in fact. I apologize if I'm doing this wrong tho.
My name is Adam, from Singapore and I'm 21 this year (in OCT 2015) .
I have always wanted to be a pilot. I currently have zero actual flight experience. I had just completed my compulsory 2 years Nation Service as a police officer in Singapore. I currently have 5 credits O levels, which includes English, Maths and Science.
I wish to take a fATPL course. However, not in Singapore. I am leaning towards Perth (Australia) , or the UK. I am planning to embark on my journey to be a pilot in early 2016. I am not sure if I should do my foundation then degree first or to obtain my fATPL and later study part time degree while working to get my hours up to 1500 to unfreeze my ATPL which I would later use to apply with an airliner.
I am not planning to stay in Singapore, I would be getting a
PR in Australia and live in Perth. I need some advice on which route should I take to hopefully be a pilot for an airliner one day.
Would it be good to do it in Perth WA? And if yes, which schools are recommended? After I obtain my fATPL, is there work available in Perth WA to increase my hours? Maybe as a flight instructor or taxi etc.
Another question I have is about being a commercial pilot itself. If I do become a commercial pilot one day, for example for Emirates, where would I be stationed at? If I plan to work and stay in Perth WA, which airlines am I to aim for?
I thank you in advance for your kind replyies. I hope to hear from anyone soon.