Why do pilots keep paying for Endorsements?
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You pay your money..you take your chances, life isn't fair, neither is this business.
There is still a very large amount of luck involved in getting that first break, first T/P job, Jet job etc.......
If some feel that they have a better chance by purchasing a type-rating on a specific type..than thats their decision, rest assured though, there are plenty who don't
There is still a very large amount of luck involved in getting that first break, first T/P job, Jet job etc.......
If some feel that they have a better chance by purchasing a type-rating on a specific type..than thats their decision, rest assured though, there are plenty who don't
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Quote j3 pipercub......"I would like to give the airlines a go, but it is not essential for my Happiness in Life"
..................always lovely to hear the non-major airline types tell us what our industry is like
Remoak...sound advice and simply the realty of the situation,...it is what it is ....you would be correct on the tranfers of types.....the 319/320/321 types I have found are all transferable.....have been offered more ****ty jobs than I can shake a stick at.....but as you pointed out...I wont go hungry
H1 ...yeah mate,new type ratings within my company,they pay for.....gives you a 2 year freeze on that equipment .....am I paying for that type??? maybe...depends on how you look at it I reckon.....one thing for sure...all airlines want some kind of retainer.
Weve had many blokes get the type,(s) and simply leave before the 2 years.....without any costs...if youve got a better job lined up,then you have done well,not good professional or moral practice... ..but word travels fast
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As many have pointed out...the industry has changed,and so have the ethics....many will love to tell you up front that they did the "right" thing....but if the truth be known,it wasnt even close......
..................always lovely to hear the non-major airline types tell us what our industry is like
Remoak...sound advice and simply the realty of the situation,...it is what it is ....you would be correct on the tranfers of types.....the 319/320/321 types I have found are all transferable.....have been offered more ****ty jobs than I can shake a stick at.....but as you pointed out...I wont go hungry
H1 ...yeah mate,new type ratings within my company,they pay for.....gives you a 2 year freeze on that equipment .....am I paying for that type??? maybe...depends on how you look at it I reckon.....one thing for sure...all airlines want some kind of retainer.
Weve had many blokes get the type,(s) and simply leave before the 2 years.....without any costs...if youve got a better job lined up,then you have done well,not good professional or moral practice... ..but word travels fast
.......As many have pointed out...the industry has changed,and so have the ethics....many will love to tell you up front that they did the "right" thing....but if the truth be known,it wasnt even close......
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PB, a freeze, bond etc......IMHO isn't paying, it is merely a financial incentive for your employer to get the value of the training out of you.
I'm probably arguing semantics, because we all pay in the end
its just that some prefer cash up front
I'm probably arguing semantics, because we all pay in the end
its just that some prefer cash up front
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Hiya PB
Yes, it always amuses me too. Lots of airline wannabes pontificating on how the airlines work/think/operate... none of them with any actual airline experience! Your comments are right on the mark, as usual - well said.
Yes, it always amuses me too. Lots of airline wannabes pontificating on how the airlines work/think/operate... none of them with any actual airline experience! Your comments are right on the mark, as usual - well said.
