How to be a freight dog?
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How to be a freight dog?
Hi to you all .
I am a 22yr old guy from sweden that is very intererrested to fly cargo.. Mainly it is because that seems to be the easiest way to have a chance to fly an older airplane for a living.. Nowaydays it seems like all aircrafts are all computerised!
Im am currently a student pilot but in 3 months time i´m expected to be ready for the big world so any help would be nice =)
Sorry for the bad english
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/David
I am a 22yr old guy from sweden that is very intererrested to fly cargo.. Mainly it is because that seems to be the easiest way to have a chance to fly an older airplane for a living.. Nowaydays it seems like all aircrafts are all computerised!
Im am currently a student pilot but in 3 months time i´m expected to be ready for the big world so any help would be nice =)
Sorry for the bad english
Thanks
/David
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Re: How to be a freight dog?
"How to be a freight dog?"
That's an easy one, work like a dog, work s t hours, get paid little, live in unlivible places and of course have the most fun doing it
That's an easy one, work like a dog, work s t hours, get paid little, live in unlivible places and of course have the most fun doing it
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Westair Sweden is maybe a good place to start at.. But i dont think that my 220hrs would be enough though
Someone who knows if there are any carriers in Europe that hires Low time pilots?
Someone who knows if there are any carriers in Europe that hires Low time pilots?
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Thanks for all the suggestions . I must say that MK has a really nice oldie in their fleet , oh my what a joy it must be to feel and hear that great Dc8
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That killed the mood
If you have a brave heart and a (very) strong stomach you can try africa (you'll need to validate/convert your licence though). Fun flying but hard work.
If you have a brave heart and a (very) strong stomach you can try africa (you'll need to validate/convert your licence though). Fun flying but hard work.
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Sorry to disappoint you but MK definately doesn't recruit low time guys and I don't think (but might be wrong) that African International do either, plus you also have to be type rated?
Sorry to disappoint you but MK definately doesn't recruit low time guys and I don't think (but might be wrong) that African International do either, plus you also have to be type rated?
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That's a good attitude to have and that makes the difference between getting a job and not. Seen some golden oldies in africa
Good luck to you. Hope things come together, keep us posted
Good luck to you. Hope things come together, keep us posted
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8s not so old!
Originally Posted by David_Lid Air
Thanks for all the suggestions . I must say that MK has a really nice oldie in their fleet , oh my what a joy it must be to feel and hear that great Dc8
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Sounds like you need a little caravan & deliver tulips to build your hour's Then go to the bucket & spade with the glass.
You'll be thankful later when the fun wears off!
However, once you have your hours needed and you move on, i've always gone with 'if your face fits'.
Good luck.
You'll be thankful later when the fun wears off!
However, once you have your hours needed and you move on, i've always gone with 'if your face fits'.
Good luck.
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Try aeroservice in miami, For low hours pilot you could consider an FE rating on a 727 for example and I believe they have a fair few positions with carriers all over the world, could be away into the right seat.