Turning 19, Sponsorship or university?
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Wow, thanks again for your replies! They are somewhat inspiring. It thrills me to know that I am talking to pilots and hearing past experiences!
As stated earlier, I like law, it interests me..........but not as much as aviation. However, from the views expressed by some of you, a degree seems to be the best thing to do which I can use as a back up plan in the future.
Also, a quick question; I have perfect vision however, my left eye has a relaxed muscle meaning that on the very odd occasion, it will sort of turn inwards. I can correct it easily and can have surgery to correct it long term. But could this pose a problem with medicals in the future? It's not as if I get double vision or anything...and it wouldn't be picked up during an eye test.
Many thanks again,
James
As stated earlier, I like law, it interests me..........but not as much as aviation. However, from the views expressed by some of you, a degree seems to be the best thing to do which I can use as a back up plan in the future.
Also, a quick question; I have perfect vision however, my left eye has a relaxed muscle meaning that on the very odd occasion, it will sort of turn inwards. I can correct it easily and can have surgery to correct it long term. But could this pose a problem with medicals in the future? It's not as if I get double vision or anything...and it wouldn't be picked up during an eye test.
Many thanks again,
James
BerksFlyer - I'm on record through much of 2005 saying it was a great time to train.
When times are good its worth putting yourself in one of the Intergrated schools because they DO get sudden calls from airlines looking for 12 cadets in a month for a type rating course they never expected to need. Right time Right place rules when the industry is booming.
In the busts the trick is to keep debt manageable so as to stay in the game of keeping current long enough to get a job in the end when things pick up. So Modular makes more sense as it can be made slow and done more cheaply.
The boom was fairly easy to call when easyJet ALONE needed 350 new pilots in 2005. The bust is just as easy to call now.
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When times are good its worth putting yourself in one of the Intergrated schools because they DO get sudden calls from airlines looking for 12 cadets in a month for a type rating course they never expected to need. Right time Right place rules when the industry is booming.
In the busts the trick is to keep debt manageable so as to stay in the game of keeping current long enough to get a job in the end when things pick up. So Modular makes more sense as it can be made slow and done more cheaply.
The boom was fairly easy to call when easyJet ALONE needed 350 new pilots in 2005. The bust is just as easy to call now.
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Though do you stand to lose out if your resume comes into comparison with another applicant who has a degree? Or do airlines only look at experience in terms of flying hours?
