Jobs for low hour CPL students in Aus and NZ
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Krazy - Both approaches can work.
Sometimes aviation seems to be "johnny on the spot". Right man at the right time. But it can be very hit and miss. And if you dont have the luxury of staff travel on airlines, it can get very expensive very quickly.
I've learnt the hard way when I have done it that way, I've turned up there and the chief pilot has been away!
Also turned up to places and been offered jobs, but didnt have the correct qualifications for it. Make sure you learn from my mistake!
Sending out CVs to companies before hand most likely wont get you interviews in todays day and age unless you tand out heads and tails above the others. You need to follow it up a few days later with phone calls, talking to people, and offering to travel over to meet the people in charge. It shows that you are keen and willing enough to make a effort to join their ranks.
That makes you stand out above the others.
Nibbo - Its all first hand experience. Along with the experiences of others that I have met along the way.
Your right that south east asia is a big place. And there is a lot of flying to be done there! Travel and Tourism websites can be your friend.
Also look at who gets chartered by the UN or Red Cross in times of disaster. They are usually a well established company with a great safety record
But my biggest piece of advice that I can give anyone starting out on their career as a pilot. Be prepared for a lot of this -->
And a bit of this -->
Sometimes aviation seems to be "johnny on the spot". Right man at the right time. But it can be very hit and miss. And if you dont have the luxury of staff travel on airlines, it can get very expensive very quickly.
I've learnt the hard way when I have done it that way, I've turned up there and the chief pilot has been away!
Also turned up to places and been offered jobs, but didnt have the correct qualifications for it. Make sure you learn from my mistake!
Sending out CVs to companies before hand most likely wont get you interviews in todays day and age unless you tand out heads and tails above the others. You need to follow it up a few days later with phone calls, talking to people, and offering to travel over to meet the people in charge. It shows that you are keen and willing enough to make a effort to join their ranks.
That makes you stand out above the others.
Nibbo - Its all first hand experience. Along with the experiences of others that I have met along the way.
Your right that south east asia is a big place. And there is a lot of flying to be done there! Travel and Tourism websites can be your friend.
Also look at who gets chartered by the UN or Red Cross in times of disaster. They are usually a well established company with a great safety record
But my biggest piece of advice that I can give anyone starting out on their career as a pilot. Be prepared for a lot of this -->
And a bit of this -->
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Thank you all for the inputs.
I am wondering is going up North the only option? What sort of operators are down south? Any charter or freight companies in VIC, NSW or SA that look at newly graduated pilots?
Thanks for your time.
I am wondering is going up North the only option? What sort of operators are down south? Any charter or freight companies in VIC, NSW or SA that look at newly graduated pilots?
Thanks for your time.
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My experience when I was looking, was that the only work available in Adelaide was instructing, and the occasional survey work. If your not adverse to instructing, then perhaps look at somewhere like AFTC/FTA who will offer a scholarship in exchange for a bond... My person advice is head north, check out the scenic gigs, its all starting right now, and just be ready to go anywhere or do anything! its all part of the character building!
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Wagga Air Centre I believe like applicants to have a Chieftain or Cessna 310 endorsement and a bit of experience. But if you want the information give them a call, most company's will happily tell you there requirements.
