what is/was your dream flying job ?
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what is/was your dream flying job ?
Many moons ago, Qantas was the dream. I never envisioned myself flying regional aircraft like the e120 etc.
The goal was to fly the 747, and earn a squillion dollars a year, be the worldwide playboy etc etc.....
but a LITTLE bit of reality turned me off this, and I now find that a regional lifestyle seems to suit me quite well.... except for the money!!!!
IF I could have a dream job, then I suppose it would STILL be to fly a big shiny jet, and earn some decent coin... but where ?
From what I have seen: QF is not what it seems. JQ are now offering AWA's which are not all they are cracked up to be. DJ pilots seem unhappy with their lot. Alliance are a hard nut to crack, and still not paid all that much. CX... dunno about living in HKG, and Emirates want 1000jet time. Air pacific want you to have a B737 endorsement and 500hrs else Fiji citizenship, and ANZ want you to be a KIWI.
So... what are the conditions like in corporate ? is that a dream worth pursuing ? or should I stay with a regional and forget about all else ?
FWIW, my employer is a fairly big company flying decent turboprops with a good chance of command soon.
The goal was to fly the 747, and earn a squillion dollars a year, be the worldwide playboy etc etc.....
but a LITTLE bit of reality turned me off this, and I now find that a regional lifestyle seems to suit me quite well.... except for the money!!!!
IF I could have a dream job, then I suppose it would STILL be to fly a big shiny jet, and earn some decent coin... but where ?
From what I have seen: QF is not what it seems. JQ are now offering AWA's which are not all they are cracked up to be. DJ pilots seem unhappy with their lot. Alliance are a hard nut to crack, and still not paid all that much. CX... dunno about living in HKG, and Emirates want 1000jet time. Air pacific want you to have a B737 endorsement and 500hrs else Fiji citizenship, and ANZ want you to be a KIWI.
So... what are the conditions like in corporate ? is that a dream worth pursuing ? or should I stay with a regional and forget about all else ?
FWIW, my employer is a fairly big company flying decent turboprops with a good chance of command soon.
chief wiqgum,
Just go back to basic man! why are we doin this in the first place? Its Because for the love of it! FLYING!!
At the end of the day being a Pilot is also a job and like any other jobs it has its flaws.. I know what is happening in Aviation world now, the industry simply cant please everyone.
Go for your original Dream!!!
Just go back to basic man! why are we doin this in the first place? Its Because for the love of it! FLYING!!
At the end of the day being a Pilot is also a job and like any other jobs it has its flaws.. I know what is happening in Aviation world now, the industry simply cant please everyone.
Go for your original Dream!!!
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And you still gotta mow it!!
My dream was always corporate, never made it, probably never will, the reality is, the lifestyle probably wouldn't suit me anyway!
But I am pretty happy to be where I am! I seem to have fallen on my feet, like all posters I could probably do with a little more cash, but then who can't? The work is challenging and the job second to none, wouldn't even dream of doing anything else for the time being.
Probably the important thing to remember is that no matter where you are, or what your dream is, make sure you take time out to 'smell the roses', for the best part life is pretty good!
High Flight By John Gillespie Magee
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds, – and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there,
I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless falls of air...
Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue
I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace
Where never lark, nor eer eagle flew –
And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod
The high, untrespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand and touched the face of God.
My dream was always corporate, never made it, probably never will, the reality is, the lifestyle probably wouldn't suit me anyway!
But I am pretty happy to be where I am! I seem to have fallen on my feet, like all posters I could probably do with a little more cash, but then who can't? The work is challenging and the job second to none, wouldn't even dream of doing anything else for the time being.
Probably the important thing to remember is that no matter where you are, or what your dream is, make sure you take time out to 'smell the roses', for the best part life is pretty good!
High Flight By John Gillespie Magee
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds, – and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there,
I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless falls of air...
Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue
I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace
Where never lark, nor eer eagle flew –
And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod
The high, untrespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand and touched the face of God.
Last edited by Howard Hughes; 9th Jun 2007 at 23:17. Reason: Credit to the author.
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I only got to work for QPA for two weeks before they went belly up. But SPRA, which grew out of the ashes of QPA was definitely the best aviation company I've worked for. I suspect the culture and feel of QPA would have been very similar.
The saddest thing about SPRA going to the wall, was the knowledge that one would never find that working atmosphere again.
I only got to work for QPA for two weeks before they went belly up. But SPRA, which grew out of the ashes of QPA was definitely the best aviation company I've worked for. I suspect the culture and feel of QPA would have been very similar.
The saddest thing about SPRA going to the wall, was the knowledge that one would never find that working atmosphere again.
When I had a bare restricted licence, I sat next to Dr Phil Law at a dinner. He was responsible for setting up Australia's Antarctic Program back in the 50's.
His incredible stories of flying in Austers, Beavers and DC3s in Antarctica had me captivated and I left dinner saying to myself - "that's where I want to fly".
His incredible stories of flying in Austers, Beavers and DC3s in Antarctica had me captivated and I left dinner saying to myself - "that's where I want to fly".
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Wiggum, you've found fault with most of the options available to you. Give it away tiger. Sounds to me like you you wouldn't be happy in Disneyland. I'll give you a minute and you'll be able to find fault with corporate as well. Dunno where you go from here but good luck finding it.
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Two questions for anyone currently/previously employed in corporate aviation:
What are corporate opportunities like in Australia?
How do you find your way into this part of the industry?
Thanks
What are corporate opportunities like in Australia?
How do you find your way into this part of the industry?
Thanks
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In answer to the thread's question, I'd be content with something like doing twin charters out of a place like Bankstown, where I could be home each night, and not have to suffer in some out of the way place on low pay, for my career choice...
However, I'm only a newbie and that may never happen. But hey we can dream...
However, I'm only a newbie and that may never happen. But hey we can dream...
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Flying military reserve for a few days a week and then airline for your other days. Best of both worlds. There are a couple of guys that do this but it is difficult to get into.
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"Flying military reserve for a few days a week and then airline for your other days. Best of both worlds. There are a couple of guys that do this but it is difficult to get into"
Does anyone have ideas on how the chosen few manage this difficult feat? Particularly how they qualify for military reserve? Thanks.
Does anyone have ideas on how the chosen few manage this difficult feat? Particularly how they qualify for military reserve? Thanks.
I suspect that a large part of the requirement is being a highly experienced military pilot that the military can't really do without. And being a top bloke probably wouldn't hurt either.
Last edited by Runaway Gun; 11th Jun 2007 at 00:21. Reason: I typed 'expereinced' insteda of 'experienced'. Doh !!
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As with Over and gout; Night freight in a piston twin. I've got over 1000hr ME but mostly daytime!
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flying a cub round the hills of southern NZ,
No moron pax, No f
wit bosses, No heavy loads in marginal equipment in dodgy weather
$50KPA + time off to go skiiing, drinkin, sleepin etc....
......and then he awakens
No moron pax, No f
wit bosses, No heavy loads in marginal equipment in dodgy weather$50KPA + time off to go skiiing, drinkin, sleepin etc....
......and then he awakens