What to do after ATPL ?
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What to do after ATPL ?
I'm looking for something to do post ATPL, preferably aviation flavoured. Has any one got any idea's of what is out there and available for continued professional development ?
You could go and get a wife and kids, but they're too expensive for most pilots and they're the opposite of 'aviation flavoured'.
Why not go to Uni instead? Master's in Aviation Management or similar.
Why not go to Uni instead? Master's in Aviation Management or similar.
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One of the many online betting agencies offer good 'courses'...
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I would suggest, have a beer and celebrate. Then update the resume and start emailing monthly.
I've considered doing the JAA's but I'm not mad enough to put myself that kind of torture just yet.
I've considered doing the JAA's but I'm not mad enough to put myself that kind of torture just yet.
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Thanks for the constructive replies, I'll give the kids a miss though thanks Horatio although I will look into these wife, can you lend me yours to see if I like married life or not ?
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Pilots.....trust them with your life not your money or your wife.
Many pilots I know are doing aviation degrees part time because in NZ the ATPL is not recognised as much as a degree. I have often thought about upskilling outside of aviation or getting involved in a side business so you have a fall back option if/when it goes pear shaped. Problem is what. Any body doing a side job?
Many pilots I know are doing aviation degrees part time because in NZ the ATPL is not recognised as much as a degree. I have often thought about upskilling outside of aviation or getting involved in a side business so you have a fall back option if/when it goes pear shaped. Problem is what. Any body doing a side job?
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in NZ the ATPL is not recognised as much as a degree
Yes there are points attributed to it in the Air NZ hiring point system, but if you spent those years at Uni flying a plane instead I bet those hours would give you more points!
As for doing a Aviation related Degree as well, the term 'all your eggs in one basket' comes to mind, but this old chestnut has arisen before on the forums.
My suggestion would be to do a qualification or trade in something as far removed from aviation as you can for when you are made redundant or lose your medical.
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