THE BIG JOB HUNTING THREAD
I thought I'd set up this thread to try and gather some facts and figures. It would be interesting to see what way people did their training, how long it took to get a job and where they got their first job. So, if your willing, leave a post in the following format. I can't answer as I'm still in training.
Age when you got your first job:- Where are you from:- Training route (Modular/Integrated):- Schools used to train:- ATPL average and number of resits:- CPL/MEIR passes (first time/partial):- MCC provider:- TT when you got a job:- Did you become a FI first:- How long to find first job:- Airline and A/C type at first job:- Any other info you think is relevant:- |
Age when you got your first job:- 30
Where are you from:- England Training route:- Modular Schools used to train:- Bartolini Air ATPL average and number of resits:- 93% no resits CPL/MEIR passes (first time/partial):- First time MCC provider:- Oxford MCC JOC TT when you got a job:- 220 hours Did you have to become a FI first:- No How long to find first job:- 5 months Airline and A/C type at first job:- Jet2 738 Any other info you think is relevant:- I spent 10 months as a Pilot Apprentice before starting a bonded TR. |
Back in 2012
28 England Modular Professional Air Training Bournemouth 97% no resits First time passes both European Skybus Bournemouth 280h No 3 months Ryanair 737 Right place, right time. |
Age when you got your first job:- 23
Where are you from:- Small Mediterranean island Training route (Modular/Integrated):- Modular Schools used to train:- Largest one in small Mediterranean island. ATPL average and number of resits:- mid 80s, 2 resits CPL/MEIR passes (first time/partial):- first MCC provider:- popular one in Dublin TT when you got a job:- 260 Did you have to become a FI first:- No How long to find first job:- 1 year Airline and A/C type at first job:- Green one and A32F Any other info you think is relevant:- Keep yourself involved in aviation. Make your own luck to find yourself in the right place and the right time. |
Age when you got your first job:- 22
Where are you from:- UK Training route (Modular/Integrated):- Integrated Schools used to train:- CTC Aviation/L3 ATPL average and number of resits:- 89%, No resits CPL/MEIR passes (first time/partial):- Both first time MCC provider:- CTC/L3 TT when you got a job:- 154.2 Did you have to become a FI first:- No How long to find first job:- 5 Months Airline and A/C type at first job:- RYR, 737-800 Any other info you think is relevant:- New 5k bonded programme is, IMO, one of the best deals out there at the minute for a cadet. Hopefully other LCC's will follow suit. |
Great post
Age when you got your first job:-39 Where are you from:- Manchester UK Training route (Modular/Integrated):- Modular Schools used to train:- PPL at Welshpool in 1999, ATPLs distance correspondence with Bristol Ground School, CPL and IR with Ravenair at Liverpool. MCC with The Flight Centre at Wolverhampton now closed. ATPL average and number of resits:- Can't remember, but not all first time passes, NAV passed 3rd attempt. Not because I am stupid but due to lack of preparation due to full time work commitments. CPL/MEIR passes (first time/partial):- First time pass on both in minimum hours. MCC provider:- The Flight Centre at Wolverhampton now closed. TT when you got a job:- 440 hours Did you have to become a FI first:- No How long to find first job:- 2 years Airline and A/C type at first job:- Thomson 737 Any other info you think is relevant:- Was at Thomson for 3 years and made redundant in 2010. Moved to Qatar Airways as a FO and 8 years later, now a training captain on their 320 fleet. Never give up, keep going and eventually you'll get where you want to be. |
Age when you got your first job: 20
Where are you from: England/Japan Training route (Modular/Integrated): Integrated Schools used to train: CAE Oxford Aviation Academy ATPL average and number of resits: 90% No Resits CPL/MEIR passes (first time/partial): First Time MCC provider: CAE Oxford Aviation Academy TT when you got a job: 350 Hours Did you have to become a FI first: No How long to find first job: 3 Months Airline and A/C type at first job: Ryanair Boeing 737 Any other info you think is relevant: Obtained a PPL before starting commercial flight training |
Some great replies to this thread, keep it coming please! It seems like most people so far have not had to wait too long to find something.
Sorry, TangoAlphad, I didn't mean to degrade flying instructors. I resent the skygods as much as you. Most instructors I've flown with are very skilled pilots and deserve higher pay and more recognition. They have to retain a lot of knowledge, hold a lot of responsibility and have to maintain good handling skills. |
Age when you got your first job:- 30
Where are you from:- Belgium Training route (Modular/Integrated):- Modular Schools used to train:- BFS ATPL average and number of resits:- 93% no fails. CPL/MEIR passes (first time/partial):- first time (revalidation included). MCC provider:- FTE Jerez. TT when you got a job:- 280h. Did you become a FI first:- No. How long to find first job:- 7,5 years. Airline and A/C type at first job:- SunExpress 738. Any other info you think is relevant: I succeed the interview in February and still wait to start the TR. I can't wait... !!! NEVER GIVE UP !!! |
Originally Posted by Mlambin
(Post 10127058)
Age when you got your first job:- 30
How long to find first job:- 7,5 years. Mlambin, well done! And good luck :ok: |
Age when you got your first job: 26
Where are you from: Portugal Training route (Modular/Integrated): Integrated Schools used to train: Small but great Portuguese flight school ATPL average and number of resits: 94%, 1st passes CPL/MEIR passes (first time/partial):- 1st pass MCC provider: FSB Berlin (King Air B200) TT when you got a job: 250 Did you become a FI first: No How long to find first job: 3 years 3 months Airline and A/C type at first job: Irish 737 Any other info you think is relevant: Got into an aviation job before moving to the flight deck, Aviation degree. Just had 1 interview during my whole search and nailed it. Never give up and ALWAYS keep your ratings/medicals current. Look for GA jobs as well if after 6 months you can't find an airline. There are plenty and some times all you need is a phone call to get it right. Safe flights! :ok: |
Age when you got your first job: 23
Where are you from: Iceland Training route (Modular/Integrated): Modular Schools used to train: Keilir Aviation Academy / Orlando Flight Training ATPL average and number of resits: 93% 1st passes CPL/MEIR passes (first time/partial): 1st pass MCC provider: CAE TT when you got a job: 420 Did you become a FI first: Yes How long to find first job: 2 years Airline and A/C type at first job: AAI, B747 Any other info you think is relevant: Dont give up |
Age when you got your first job:- 33
Where are you from:- Spain Training route (Modular/Integrated):- Modular Schools used to train:- Florida Flyers (FAA licenses) and then conversion to EASA in NFC Ireland. ATPL average and number of resits:- 88% (1 fail in MB) CPL/MEIR passes (first time/partial):- first time. MCC provider:- Simtech TT when you got a job:- 520h. Did you become a FI first:- No. How long to find first job:- 1 year. Airline and A/C type at first job:- Moremi Air and Airvan GA8 (Botswana) |
Age when you got your first job:- 32
Where are you from:- Netherlands Training route (Modular/Integrated):- Integrated Schools used to train:- Baltic Aviation Academy ATPL average and number of resits:- 88% all first attempt CPL/MEIR passes (first time/partial):-First time MCC provider:- Baltic Aviation Academy TT when you got a job:-200 Did you become a FI first:- No How long to find first job:-4.5 years Airline and A/C type at first job:-an ACMI charter company B737 Any other info you think is relevant:- Passed an assessment end of last year by another company but still did not get the job due to reduction of AC in fleet. That did hurt a lot, but I did not give up. There is no such thing as giving up. |
Originally Posted by spaflyer
(Post 10127466)
Age when you got your first job:- 33
Where are you from:- Spain Training route (Modular/Integrated):- Modular Schools used to train:- Florida Flyers (FAA licenses) and then conversion to EASA in NFC Ireland. ATPL average and number of resits:- 88% (1 fail in MB) CPL/MEIR passes (first time/partial):- first time. MCC provider:- Simtech TT when you got a job:- 520h. Did you become a FI first:- No. How long to find first job:- 1 year. Airline and A/C type at first job:- Moremi Air and Airvan GA8 (Botswana) |
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