The other thing to consider before handing over 20k is whether or not one would successfully pass the Type Rating. If it were easy for low-hours pilots to convert straight to a 737/A230, airlines wouldn't need companies like CTC to mitigate their training risk. For anyone seriously thinking about doing it, I'd suggest getting a couple of hours on a Level D simulator with an independent TRI to get an honest view on your chances of making the grade.
Foggy - as I see you like stats...:-) From the CAA website under Economic section show a/c utilisation by type for the last quarter. The stats say there are 133 Airbus A319/320/321s in service and 140 B737s (all types). Note these figures are for UK airlines (not Ryanair) so it looks like there's more 737s out there.
I'm a bit confused about how UK airlines supplied and sold more seat Kilometers with A319-21 than they did with B737s when there are more B737s in use? Anyone know how/why? Longer range trips perhaps? Man, I've gotta get a life!
Airbus A319/A320/A321
RSK ASK No. Hrs used Hrs avail
2400033 2933207 133 92531.8 264744
B737 - all types
RSK ASK No. Hrs used Hrs avail
2004282 2533630 140 100054.23 290424
*RSK = Revenue Seat Km (Demand in 000s)
*ASK = Available Seat KM (Supply in 000s)
