ParisFlyer
28th Jul 2006, 17:56
Hello everyone,
I'm about to complete my South African CPL/IR licence in the following weeks and will have accumulated the required 200hrs. Already my mind ponders what the next step is on my long journey to a right hand seat with an airline. I'm in my early twenties so time is on my side. I understand many people will have their different opinions, but that's exactly what I’m looking for! As many angles as possible please!
Here's the debate...
I was content with spending the next two years flying Cessna 210's and 206s for a charter company in Africa getting as close to that magical 1,500 hours before doing my JAA UK fATPL back in England. However! In the real world do employers really want a 1,000hrs of Cessna flying in the bush?Or would I be better off doing more advanced training, for instance a twin/IR rating and maybe a Jet introduction course having done my fATPL?
With only 300hrs or so, would I be eligible for a job? Even as a P3?
Your opinions would very much be appreciated!
Kindest Regards
Edward
I'm about to complete my South African CPL/IR licence in the following weeks and will have accumulated the required 200hrs. Already my mind ponders what the next step is on my long journey to a right hand seat with an airline. I'm in my early twenties so time is on my side. I understand many people will have their different opinions, but that's exactly what I’m looking for! As many angles as possible please!
Here's the debate...
I was content with spending the next two years flying Cessna 210's and 206s for a charter company in Africa getting as close to that magical 1,500 hours before doing my JAA UK fATPL back in England. However! In the real world do employers really want a 1,000hrs of Cessna flying in the bush?Or would I be better off doing more advanced training, for instance a twin/IR rating and maybe a Jet introduction course having done my fATPL?
With only 300hrs or so, would I be eligible for a job? Even as a P3?
Your opinions would very much be appreciated!
Kindest Regards
Edward