Dream Job
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From: Adelaide
Dream Job
Night flight to strange parts with weird company is my dream job.
I have wanted to fly since I was born but always had the Amblyopia door slammed in my face. I am now in Adelaide and told that amblyopia is no longer a barrier to getting a CPL even though I'm 40 years old.
So... after getting my CPL, how do I get a cargo gig?
I have wanted to fly since I was born but always had the Amblyopia door slammed in my face. I am now in Adelaide and told that amblyopia is no longer a barrier to getting a CPL even though I'm 40 years old.
So... after getting my CPL, how do I get a cargo gig?
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From: dubai
There are no dream jobs.
I have been in aviation since you were born.
You wont come close to finding a dream job in a "profit" making or commercial outfit. You certainly wont find one flying freight. You could possibly come close to finding that dream job in a private aircraft operation, with a good hearted owner. Having flown GA, Freight/Airline etc I feel I am qualified to comment.
I have been in aviation since you were born.
You wont come close to finding a dream job in a "profit" making or commercial outfit. You certainly wont find one flying freight. You could possibly come close to finding that dream job in a private aircraft operation, with a good hearted owner. Having flown GA, Freight/Airline etc I feel I am qualified to comment.
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From: Arizona USA
I too have over 40 years in aviation, Keep the Dream, you will not regret it. Best of Luck
Certainly the best position I had was the international aviation department manager for a Fortune 100 company.
Very good pay, excellent folks to work for, nice euipment (and no, not a jet, but a large turbopropellor type).
It helped, of course, that I reported directly to the CEO, and no one else.
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From: Adelaide
Update
I started flying today in a SportStar. My 'Plan' is to go Recreational license and become a JFI this year. I'll then go on to do my CPL as budget permits.
Thanks for the encouragement :-)
Thanks for the encouragement :-)
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From: UK
Interpretation of 'dream job' is individual. I saw the first 747 land at LGW many moons ago and said to myself (at the age of 8 or 9) "I want to fly one of them". Now I am - that is my 'dream job'
Go for it and good luck.
Rgds
CL747
Go for it and good luck.
Rgds
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From: Cedar Rapids
One of the best captains I ever had got his fourth stripe at 57, started flying the line at 55. It was a rotten company, but he ignored them and had a good time. Learned a lot from him, including some about flying.
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From: Adelaide
Same Same
That's exactly what I was thinking. It gives me great hope that my little post has got such positive feedback.
I'm taking a break from training just now. It's 45 degrees every day and the hour ride in full leather to the Aerodrome is a bit much. I'll keep everybody posted as soon as I start again and thanks for all the positive feedback :-)
I'm taking a break from training just now. It's 45 degrees every day and the hour ride in full leather to the Aerodrome is a bit much. I'll keep everybody posted as soon as I start again and thanks for all the positive feedback :-)
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From: Adelaide
Pilot In Command
It's taken a while but after ~16 hours in the Sportstar the instructor who always jinxed me asked me to take him backtrack and let him out.
Just at take off a visiting student from another airfield in a Baron joined the circuit midfield right on my butt. I had to do my first solo and maintain radio contact at the same time.
Except for a rather flat landing, all went to plan.
This is the first time I was able to write 'self' in the 'Pilot in Command' column of the log book.
Long way to go but first step taken
If anybody is down YADG way, drop in, have a great lunch and say 'hello.'
Just at take off a visiting student from another airfield in a Baron joined the circuit midfield right on my butt. I had to do my first solo and maintain radio contact at the same time.
Except for a rather flat landing, all went to plan.
This is the first time I was able to write 'self' in the 'Pilot in Command' column of the log book.
Long way to go but first step taken
If anybody is down YADG way, drop in, have a great lunch and say 'hello.'
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From: Adelaide
Oh Yeah
Bugger!
I forgot to mention the other reason for my long break in training: the Missus and I are now the proud parents of a baby boy
At age 23 days he came to the Aerodrome to watch daddy train.
Next step.....
I forgot to mention the other reason for my long break in training: the Missus and I are now the proud parents of a baby boy
At age 23 days he came to the Aerodrome to watch daddy train.
Next step.....
Dream Job is just that, Dream. Got 30+ Years on aviation.
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From: london
Nice thread and somewhat along my lines of thinking, I am also 40 (just!) 
, Flying has always been my dream job, I can now afford to pay for my own ATPL and have often wondered if circumstances of life (i.e other carreer paths etc) means I have left it too late. It seems maybe I have not!, might re-ignite my dream this, spent 160 wonderful hours in PA28s and 172s, so I might just go for it!
, Flying has always been my dream job, I can now afford to pay for my own ATPL and have often wondered if circumstances of life (i.e other carreer paths etc) means I have left it too late. It seems maybe I have not!, might re-ignite my dream this, spent 160 wonderful hours in PA28s and 172s, so I might just go for it!
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From: Staffordshire, UK
Don't be put off feeling you're too old ! Good friend of mine left a career as a plant fitter (JCB's) at 43 i think. Learned to fly and now sits in the left seat of a 146.
He also had pretty bad dyslexia which made for interesting tech log entries
Made a fine Captain though.
Good luck
Chris
He also had pretty bad dyslexia which made for interesting tech log entries
Made a fine Captain though.Good luck
Chris