How to write a Pilot Resume
 

Keep it to one page using your own writing style - not a template. Experienced interviewers will pick up a trumped up CV quickly. Don't fake instrument flying hours. Stick strictly to the CASA directions on logging of instrument flight. Don't fake command time. Don't self praise. Stick to cold hard facts not dreams of how much you have to offer.

Proof read!

Make sure you include everything that is a requirement for the position you are applying for, and don't fluff it up with stuff that's of no relevance.

100% keep it as short as possible, no extra

Sunday morning grinch
Initiative on your resume

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I have no idea how many pilot resumes I've read over 30 odd years, probably thousands.

But one stood out.

It came in a neat hard cover folder with plastic pocket pages. Open the front cover and the first page was a Playboy centerfold picture with the caption "Now I have your attention, please read on......."

We gave the guy a pilot job on the basis of his excellent, proactive initiative!!! :}

Did you return his application or pin it on your wall as an example to other applicants to follow........?

How the write a Pilot Resume
Not like you wrote the thread starting title

Write what you want.

As long as your cover letter contains the sentence "I have pictures of you with the goat", the rest will be plain sailing. :ok:


Looking at the OP location, ESL looks to be a real possibility. Bet his/her English is better than my Italian.

Elijah1 , your mindset / ideology is not welcome in ANY industry outside of University Humanities Dept., legacy media or government !

Dear Sir,

I said Sir and not Sir/Madam as chances are you are a male.

I wish to apply for a position as a pilot with your company, mostly because you have aircraft and I need to log flying hours for the next job. They currently don't employ pilots with my very limited experience, so I need someone like you to take a risk on me. I hope in return I don't break too many aircraft and actually make some profit for you during my employment with you.

As you are aware I have ambitions of flying that you can not provide, so I wont pretend that I am going to stay forever. I will however keep you informed of any interviews and job offers as soon as I get them. While this may give you more time to replace me when the time comes it will also be for a time a chance for you to retain me if required by offering me that twin flying or turbine should you get one, or you may want to be rid of me by then - and put in a good word for me as a reference.

I am in town for as long as 20 packets of 2min noodles, 12 cans of baked beans, 2 dozen eggs and enough cash for 3 cartons of beer lasts. Then I sell the car and fly to live with my parents and get my job back stacking shelves.

I bet this, my last pilots application job for some time that your company holds honesty as a trait very high.

Hoping to be working for you soon.
BAP

Not band Bandy but I would change it somewhat ...

Dear Captain Egohead,

Please accept my humble application for a job with your company. I will be happy flying your aged fleet even though everything you operate is older than me. I also promise never to endorse the maintenance release no matter what the problem and will fill in your duty sheets with as much aplomb as is necessary so they reflect the FMS it took you 18 months and 5 trips to CASA seminars to write. I will do this even though I know you roster your pilots for 60 hour weeks. I have an new App that will help called Time Compressor.
I am good at cleaning things and will wash your aeroplanes, heck I will even polish them even though I know I will have to be careful not to polish through the 30 year old paint. That said, there is one I see on the tarmac that could end up with a polished aluminium finish without too much yakka.
I also reckon I can fly your machines without damaging too them because my flying instructor, one Aussie Bob told me that all the aircraft he has seen wrecked over the years were damaged by pilots with far more than 1000 hours TT. I haven't yet reached that milestone, heck I am only at 250 so I reckon I am good to go.
I further add that I can survive on your "award wages" by living in a caravan down at the local community and eating baked beans and fried rice. I will leave my durries at home to. It saves money that way because when I go without it doesn't cost me and there is always another pilot kicking around about the back I can bludge one off anyway when I get depressed at repeated hand propping your 206. What year is that thing anyway? How much is a new battery?

Yours kindly
Blogsie.