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My last aircraft was the 737, and having not flown in 6yrs and returning to the game, I've just done a flight review in a 152 to get 'current'.
I can't afford to get current and IPC in a full blown jet sim, and I don't see the point when that is not guaranteed to be my new job aircraft.
Is there an issue just doing a single engine IPC, to satisfy the HR priestess, seeing as an airline has to check me for a IPC in their category of plane anyway? (regardless if I had done it in a jet sim). As an example are single engine C208 or PC12 IFR pilots made to get a current multi engine IPC before they get hired in an airline?
I can't afford to get current and IPC in a full blown jet sim, and I don't see the point when that is not guaranteed to be my new job aircraft.
Is there an issue just doing a single engine IPC, to satisfy the HR priestess, seeing as an airline has to check me for a IPC in their category of plane anyway? (regardless if I had done it in a jet sim). As an example are single engine C208 or PC12 IFR pilots made to get a current multi engine IPC before they get hired in an airline?
At the very least an airline is likely to require a current multi engine IPC. Save up enough to do it in a useful charter aircraft, then you would be employable in GA if the airline thing doesn't work out.
No point asking randoms on a forum this question, it's something you should be asking potential employers. In any case every large jet operator has a specific training and checking department/organization that inducts and trains all new pilots to whatever standard they require and in accordance with the regulations. Even if you had a current IPC or whatever from another airline on the 737 you would be required to go through an induction process for the new airline involving ground courses, sims and an IPC or equivalent. Get in contact with the 'HR priestess' and find out what you need to be eligible, they are the only ones that can let you know what you need, as it's probably different for each operator.
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It's not a random question because many of us are in the same position. COVID killed off many careers. Both my B737 and A320 ratings under Part 61 have expired according to the CASA site. I don't fancy the idea of making a printout for a job application in AU if it shows my ratings have expired.
I know from recent experience in some countries a complete type rating is required if the rating hasn't been renewed beyond two years from the last OPC. Therefore, I think URC asked a very worthwhile question about an IPC check in Australia.
I know from recent experience in some countries a complete type rating is required if the rating hasn't been renewed beyond two years from the last OPC. Therefore, I think URC asked a very worthwhile question about an IPC check in Australia.
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Not sure I follow what you want answered, you want a random on the internet to tell you whether you need to spend thousands on a type rating IPC, when you could just email the company you wish to work for and ask what they need. Are people that introverted these days that just shooting off a simple email to HR department stating who you are and asking what you need to do to be competitive is so difficult. If you can't even do that I'm guessing you are going to struggle on the interview. Anyone with jet experience is sitting on a licence to print money at the moment. If you are not employed there are going to be more questions than whether you are current or not, like why are you one of the very few that are unemployed, seriously, they will be asking why you haven't had a job for the last few years given the shortage of experienced crew.
43, I won't waste my time with an in-depth reply. It has nothing to do with communicating with HR departments. What's the point in even applying if the type rating isn't current and therefore not recognized? It makes perfect sense to me therefore to inquire about what aircraft type be used for an IPC. I know several folk who abandoned Australia in search of an IPC renewal to validate their license based on the type rating they wanted renewed. I was of the thought ratings were perpetual in Australia. Apparently not so.
Who said you are applying for anything, you just need to find out if the company you want to work for will take you on or whether you need a current IPC in whatever. Some may turn around and say no, you need this, others will say send in your resume and we'll see what we can do. If you really want a job at x place you should be communicating with them, just sending in an application and hoping that's all is where 90% of people go wrong. Maybe ok at an entry level job, but if you want the good ones that are competitive you need to know what they want, unless they are desperate and then they'll take anyone.
Most airlines don’t do IPC’s anymore. Holding an instrument rating is sufficient to be qualified. It would be more about convincing a prospective employer your knowledge meets an acceptable standard.
Ultimately depends on the employer and supply versus demand! ( ie how you compare to your competition ).
Ultimately depends on the employer and supply versus demand! ( ie how you compare to your competition ).
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I really meant to canvas opinion, and find out what other pilots are doing. I can't be the only one enticed back to flying by the market at present, and was affected by covid history.
I have already lost out on 2 jobs where the focus was on not being current (in flying not type), including Alliance who didn't even want to interview me after I sent in the hours summary sheet they wanted filled out. I tried to apply again post flight review completed but was rejected again before even submitting a new one! There is no contact number to call Alliance on either, I have tried. This is getting into specifics about me I didn't want to get into, but does give a reality check to the supposed 'hot market' out there from my direct experience.
I am now thinking to just tick the box and do the IPC in a piston twin, with the turbine ratings lapsed, I really don't have the $ to renew them, even if I did one it would confine me.
How do they not do IPC anymore? More than likely it goes unnoticed as the final rating sim has the content for a IPC, so it becomes a paperwork exercise as long as that last sim instructor is appropriately qualified of course.
I have already lost out on 2 jobs where the focus was on not being current (in flying not type), including Alliance who didn't even want to interview me after I sent in the hours summary sheet they wanted filled out. I tried to apply again post flight review completed but was rejected again before even submitting a new one! There is no contact number to call Alliance on either, I have tried. This is getting into specifics about me I didn't want to get into, but does give a reality check to the supposed 'hot market' out there from my direct experience.
I am now thinking to just tick the box and do the IPC in a piston twin, with the turbine ratings lapsed, I really don't have the $ to renew them, even if I did one it would confine me.
How do they not do IPC anymore? More than likely it goes unnoticed as the final rating sim has the content for a IPC, so it becomes a paperwork exercise as long as that last sim instructor is appropriately qualified of course.
