Type of jobs new JAA CPL pilots can expect??

[James78Au]

Hi All

I’m currently studying for my JAA PPL so it’s a little early for job hunting.

What I am wondering though is with a CPL License and about 200 hours plus of flying.

What type of pilot jobs could I apply for?

Is it easier to find work in Asia, Europe, UK, US, ect ?

thanks

James

[slav4o1]

If you read the threads in this section you will get a clear idea of the current climate. If you mean just CPL with no IR you can try for instructor job. Good luck

[corsair]

If you mean just a CPL with 200 hours. Virtually nothing unless you add an Instructor rating. Jobs like bush flying, para dropping etc usually require more than 200 hours.

If you mean a CPL/Multi IR with ATPLs done and an MCC. Then any airline that happens to be recruiting.

[INNflight]

Impossible to say.

It's a combo of luck, right place and time, knowing the right people and having the ability and knowledge to pass an interview / selection.

I know people who went straight into a jet cockpit even in the worst months of the current crisis - and others who probably wouldn't manage to get in if the airlines would be recruiting like mad.

Don't spend too much time on PPrune really, and don't give too much weight on what people say here. Work towards your own goal, speak to real people - will help you a lot more than just hanging out here all day. :E

BTW: Tons of people say the market is dead and there are no jobs all year long, yet people still make it into cockpits. Even without paying a ****load of money to Ryanair.

You may not get a gig without relocating, or maybe not even in your own country, but if you're willing to put in work, you'll make it.