The number of commercial pilot's in Australia???
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The number of commercial pilot's in Australia???
Just wondering if anyone knows how many commercial pilot's there are in Australia??
And how many pilot's are being trained each year?
While we're at it...does anyone know a figure on the number of unemployed pilot's??
And how many pilot's are being trained each year?
While we're at it...does anyone know a figure on the number of unemployed pilot's??
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Depends on what you mean by "unemployed." I've heard there are many thousands of commercial pilots not working in the industry or flying privately, however this does not make them unemployed as such.
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Just wondering if anyone knows how many commercial pilot's there are in Australia??
4,103 current fixed-wing CPLs at last count. Add ATPLs and there were 10,667 professional fixed-wing licences current. What CASA mean by current licences though is anyone's guess.
And how many pilot's are being trained each year?
While we're at it...does anyone know a figure on the number of unemployed pilot's??
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I wonder whether errolflynestone is trying to ascertain his/her job prospects.
Perhaps this may help.
It's a tough business aviation for anyone starting out. Count/plan on around 5-7 years work before getting the nod for an airline/top GA position as an average. Add about 18 months for initial training for CPL/MECIR/IR etc.
There'll be periods of unemployment possibly and yet you'll still need to stay current (that equals $) therefore something to fall back on at times will come in handy.
The industry is full of rotten operators and scam artists. How you spot them if you're young...not sure. Making a few friends in the industry who've been around a while should help. (there's loads on this website)
If you're a bit older....if they come across as a used car salesman or real estate agent.....probably a good chance they have similiar ethics. Flying rubbish is not cool!
What it comes down to is this.....if you kick off, and don't stop...you WILL make it. Therefore the figures you're asking for don't really mean much (assuming my presumption at the top is correct)
It's a tough road, and at times can be almost soul destroying compared to banking, finance, government jobs etc. The money generally is not great if you're living in a major city, especially if you're married with kids. An understanding partner is paramount...or tolerant for a time in any case!
Having said that....there's times when you feel quite literally on top of the world...and those moments can sustain a lifetime. It has for me.
Hope that helps
Perhaps this may help.
It's a tough business aviation for anyone starting out. Count/plan on around 5-7 years work before getting the nod for an airline/top GA position as an average. Add about 18 months for initial training for CPL/MECIR/IR etc.
There'll be periods of unemployment possibly and yet you'll still need to stay current (that equals $) therefore something to fall back on at times will come in handy.
The industry is full of rotten operators and scam artists. How you spot them if you're young...not sure. Making a few friends in the industry who've been around a while should help. (there's loads on this website)
If you're a bit older....if they come across as a used car salesman or real estate agent.....probably a good chance they have similiar ethics. Flying rubbish is not cool!
What it comes down to is this.....if you kick off, and don't stop...you WILL make it. Therefore the figures you're asking for don't really mean much (assuming my presumption at the top is correct)
It's a tough road, and at times can be almost soul destroying compared to banking, finance, government jobs etc. The money generally is not great if you're living in a major city, especially if you're married with kids. An understanding partner is paramount...or tolerant for a time in any case!
Having said that....there's times when you feel quite literally on top of the world...and those moments can sustain a lifetime. It has for me.
Hope that helps
'The number of commercial pilot's in Australia???'
Errolflynestone,
A word of advice: knowing the appropriate use of apostrophes (i.e. not using them to denote plurals) would make your CV to a prospective employer a little more credible.
Good luck to you.
Errolflynestone,
A word of advice: knowing the appropriate use of apostrophes (i.e. not using them to denote plurals) would make your CV to a prospective employer a little more credible.
Good luck to you.
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4,103 current fixed-wing CPLs at last count. Add ATPLs and there were 10,667 professional fixed-wing licences current. What CASA mean by current licences though is anyone's guess.
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Over seas Students
Something else to consider. These 4000 odd CPL's issued in Australia, even though current, I would say there are a lot of over seas students that will not even use their licence here. When done, back to their home country to convert.
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Errolflynestone,
A word of advice: knowing the appropriate use of apostrophes (i.e. not using them to denote plurals) would make your CV to a prospective employer a little more credible.
Good luck to you.
A word of advice: knowing the appropriate use of apostrophes (i.e. not using them to denote plurals) would make your CV to a prospective employer a little more credible.
Good luck to you.
Another factor that will distort the true picture, is the number of pilots working overseas who keep their Australian licence current and are not actively employed at home.
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Apostrophe denotes possessive, not plural
mdt001 is wrong. An apostrophe does not indicate a plural (more than one). It is possessive. What has happened to our education system? Why are there countless others out there who believe, like mdt001, that an apostrophe is used in a plural context. We see it misused every day in brochures, on signs and various other places. Sorry, but I am less likely to take seriously, employ or buy from someone who cannot get basic punctuation right. It shows a lack of professionalism and sloppiness. Such things are important to many customers and employers.
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The apostrophe is used to denote plurals or ownership.
Apostrophes are for contractions (That'll do donkey; that'll do.) and possession (it may have shiny red paint but Jim's C182 still only does 125 KTAS). Two little items to remember:
They can be used without a following s as well but the missing s is still spoken (it may look cool but Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose never flew out of ground effect) and
Even though they are used to show possession apostrophes are left out of the posessive "its" as in "The DC3 is a sweet ride but its single-engine performance is ****" (do not however forget the apostrophe when used with it in a contraction as in "I say, it's a lovely day for a Cat 3 approach"
Attention to detail is important in aviation. So is accurate verbal and written communication.
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PS Ignorance is not so bad but once you know better you really ought to try.
