UK jobs market and where and how to find that first job?
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Where to find jobs?
Hey im currently doing some research to find jobs and the ease of finding companies to employ new pilots probably non type... Anyone know any good websites or places? ive been looking but not come up with very much
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check out www.ppjn.com for various airline info and jobs, good luck
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try flightinternational.com, it has changed name but you will be linked to the correct site.
apply even if they ask you the impossible.
this situation is simply ridiculous!
apply even if they ask you the impossible.
this situation is simply ridiculous!
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Batfink,
Hi. I took the modular approach working during the week and studying (distance learning) at nights and weekends. I struggled for approx 6 months trying to juggle all commitments.
It didn't work for me but I do know several who have successfully achieved both but in double the time. It all depends on how much free time you can spare without ruining your relationship/job/life etc...In the end I came to the conclusion that if I was serious about becoming an airline pilot I had to give it all my attention. It took me 2 yrs from 0-ATPL(F) and i'm sure it saved me time in the long run.
Plus to be honest all the interviews and discussions I have had with airline recruiters, they seem to prefer candidates to have been "full-time" i.e Integrated of full time modular....
Best advice I could give is:
Best of luck to ALL
Hi. I took the modular approach working during the week and studying (distance learning) at nights and weekends. I struggled for approx 6 months trying to juggle all commitments.
It didn't work for me but I do know several who have successfully achieved both but in double the time. It all depends on how much free time you can spare without ruining your relationship/job/life etc...In the end I came to the conclusion that if I was serious about becoming an airline pilot I had to give it all my attention. It took me 2 yrs from 0-ATPL(F) and i'm sure it saved me time in the long run.
Plus to be honest all the interviews and discussions I have had with airline recruiters, they seem to prefer candidates to have been "full-time" i.e Integrated of full time modular....
Best advice I could give is:
- Try for Airline sponsorship with a garenteed job at the end (Like golddust but low risk for you)
- Take unpaid leave if possible for 16-18 months. Get all the training done and return to work.
- Go to a flying school with a good reputation (it shouldn't make a differece but sadly it does!)
- After training get a job in the industry and NETWORK you Azz off!!!
Best of luck to ALL
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working while training
Yes - well sort of.
Ran my own business at the same time as going from zero to CPL I/R. To me it was the right decision as the business was very viable during that period of my life.
The down side however was considerable. It took longer then I antisipated - all of 5 years.
However the real down side was that it was much more difficult to completly switch off from business and just concentrate on the flying. Also due to one particular business upset I had to leave my I/R course after one week, only going back one year later to finish it off. The overall result was that I took more hours to gain my CPL than I would have done otherwise. It was also much more of a strain and I think I would have enjoyed the whole experience more if I'd just have concentrated on the flying.
At the end of the day, eveybody's situation is different and you have to do what you think is best for you. But whatever you decide there will be pros and cons.
Ran my own business at the same time as going from zero to CPL I/R. To me it was the right decision as the business was very viable during that period of my life.
The down side however was considerable. It took longer then I antisipated - all of 5 years.
However the real down side was that it was much more difficult to completly switch off from business and just concentrate on the flying. Also due to one particular business upset I had to leave my I/R course after one week, only going back one year later to finish it off. The overall result was that I took more hours to gain my CPL than I would have done otherwise. It was also much more of a strain and I think I would have enjoyed the whole experience more if I'd just have concentrated on the flying.
At the end of the day, eveybody's situation is different and you have to do what you think is best for you. But whatever you decide there will be pros and cons.
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Batfink
I am currently undertaking the ATPLs whilst holding a full time job although we have just been given redundancy notice (great), and also during the studying we had a 6 month old baby whilst my wife was pregnant with our youngest who is now 8 months old (do NOT go there
). You could say that the time I chose to undertake the ATPLs was totally and utterly wrong, well, as has already been stated you need an understanding wife, and you need committment, but it can be done, you can't get much more hectic than my life with 2 babies under the age of 1 coupled with the job and study, I got the majority of Mod1 with BGS out the way within a few months, and now the same with Mod2, the impending brush-up course is in 7 weeks.
Good luck with whatever you decide to do, but it can be done, if you need any encouragement etc feel free to PM me etc
Rgds
Dean
p.s. Get off Send Clown's back all, I can see what he is saying and he is being genuine, everything he said is right
I am currently undertaking the ATPLs whilst holding a full time job although we have just been given redundancy notice (great), and also during the studying we had a 6 month old baby whilst my wife was pregnant with our youngest who is now 8 months old (do NOT go there
). You could say that the time I chose to undertake the ATPLs was totally and utterly wrong, well, as has already been stated you need an understanding wife, and you need committment, but it can be done, you can't get much more hectic than my life with 2 babies under the age of 1 coupled with the job and study, I got the majority of Mod1 with BGS out the way within a few months, and now the same with Mod2, the impending brush-up course is in 7 weeks.Good luck with whatever you decide to do, but it can be done, if you need any encouragement etc feel free to PM me etc
Rgds
Dean
p.s. Get off Send Clown's back all, I can see what he is saying and he is being genuine, everything he said is right
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Read an article last week in the Irish times that Ryan air,just had interviews with Pilots from S.A.S Airlines and need 1000 pilots at all levels over the next year to cover new routes.Sorry don't want to start up the Ryan air debate again just letting you no the story,Also heard of lots of lads getting jobs with 250hrs,
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Hi Nicolas,
I'm not sure where you are looking for a job, but if it's for the UK try www.ppjn.com and click on small operators (uk).
Andy
Best place is www.flightglobal.com/jobs but also try www.aviationjobsearch.com, www.pilot4rent.com and the company websites...
Best of luck
Thrust
I'm not sure where you are looking for a job, but if it's for the UK try www.ppjn.com and click on small operators (uk).
Andy
Best place is www.flightglobal.com/jobs but also try www.aviationjobsearch.com, www.pilot4rent.com and the company websites...
Best of luck
Thrust
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Jobs - offers and PFOs! (merged and title changed))
I have received jobs propositions from Africa.(3 in 1 year)
when you look at the e-mail, it comes from reputable companies.(except for the email adress)
They ask you to come to africa with the $ for your type rating,and promess you a job.they will meet you at the airport!and I suggest you to have the $!!!! or...?
watch out! it is a bullet in your head you are buying.
I love aviation
when you look at the e-mail, it comes from reputable companies.(except for the email adress)
They ask you to come to africa with the $ for your type rating,and promess you a job.they will meet you at the airport!and I suggest you to have the $!!!! or...?
watch out! it is a bullet in your head you are buying.
I love aviation
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Another Planet
A320 did you ever know Eric Cantona in a previous life.
Your posts are getting more and more like his infamous seaguls and trawler monologue. Seriously though, do you actually set out to make them amusing.
Scroggs
In another thread you said A320 was posting from Belgium, I always thought that, that was on this planet. ????????
Your posts are getting more and more like his infamous seaguls and trawler monologue. Seriously though, do you actually set out to make them amusing.
Scroggs
In another thread you said A320 was posting from Belgium, I always thought that, that was on this planet. ????????
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A320Rider
Just in case A320rider actually has any qualifications!!
TNT based Belgium looking to recruit JAA FATPL pilots (250 hrs minimum) to fly freight on BAE146 from Liege I believe, need 100 pilots this year and will offer type ratings subject to bonding agreement.
Have a look at that, all details can be found on www.futureairlinepilot.com, several other jobs going too for people without type ratings!
Do something productive A320rider and get yourself a job... on another note don't stop posting on pprune... the nonsense is hilarious.
Cheers,
dannyc
TNT based Belgium looking to recruit JAA FATPL pilots (250 hrs minimum) to fly freight on BAE146 from Liege I believe, need 100 pilots this year and will offer type ratings subject to bonding agreement.
Have a look at that, all details can be found on www.futureairlinepilot.com, several other jobs going too for people without type ratings!
Do something productive A320rider and get yourself a job... on another note don't stop posting on pprune... the nonsense is hilarious.
Cheers,
dannyc