The 'Right' Road ?
I am currently mid point thru my integrated training for which I have recently failed my CPL skills test.Whilst I am certain that I will pass the re-sit, my concern is with the current job market and the realistic likelyhood of becoming employable as a low hour pilot with this fail on my record.
In view of the above, I am considering using the remainder of the cost of my training to obtain a FAA ATP with approximatley 500 multi engne hours and a type rating to boot.From there, I have been reliably been informed that there are job opportunties with certain Asian countries, where it is possible to build a healthly stash of jet hours.
Therefore, my question is whether I would be more of an attractive proposition to the airlines as a converted FAA pilot with relevant hours (all going well of course) or as a graduate of an approved JAA integrated course whose multi engine/IR hours have been undertaken in British Airspace.
It may well be that a first time fail of the CPL isnt much of an issue (on the basis that a first time pass of the IR holds much more wait), although it is a question of what route is most likely to result in a career as a pilot.Whilst we would all ideally like to fly for the airlines,like everyone else, I simply want to work doing what I love.
I appreciate that there are no 'Mystic Megs' out there with all telling crystal balls, although I would be grateful for any thoughts that you might have on the dilemma.