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Nati117 8th Aug 2021 16:01

Age limit?
 
Hello everyone,
Is there an age limit for first time pilot.
I am 35 years old and i want to start a cpl course. I want to what the job prospects in aviation in Europe?

(prior to covid 19, assuming the job market is stable)


portsharbourflyer 8th Aug 2021 16:37

Age isn't an issue to an extent, personal circumstances are more significant.

If you are single, free of commitements and can afford to spend 60k on training and then afford to live on 1000 pounds a month, a pilot career is possible. Assuming a reasonable post covid recovery.

chopperchav 8th Aug 2021 18:55

Well I’m 48 now and literally finished my APS MCC just before the first lockdown. I have to come to terms with my future employment prospects being zero. If I was 35 I would definitely have another go, but might be worth seeing how the next couple of years play out before parting with your cash.

Nati117 11th Aug 2021 13:05

1000 pounds is the actual salary for starting pilots?

does it improve after a period of time?

Dct_Mopas 11th Aug 2021 15:09

Many many airlines pay lowtime cadet pilots incredibly poorly initially. Yes, generally the pay will increase quickly, but then job security becomes the issue. It all depends where you have the right to work and therefore which airlines would be available to you (as and when recruitment eventually restart).

Sadly, the conditions for all pilots have been detrimentally affected by Covid, huge numbers of unemployed pilots and new cadets all after a very limited number of jobs.

Nati117 11th Aug 2021 17:28

How the situation in Europe?
assuming pre covid conditions

truckflyer 11th Aug 2021 23:20

First do you have an EU passport? If not you have about zero chance to get a job within the EU.

If you can work, then I would guess in 2-3 years there will be increased job opportunities.


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