Job Search Questions
Hey, everyone,
After getting my license conversion done back in December, I've been actively trying to find work, but seemingly, all I'm hearing is crickets. (I've also been putting out feelers since the middle of last year, to basically hear back "get your license, we won't look at your resume until then"). Now, I imagine that some of the issue stems from my resume, having 1300 hours total, but only the "fresh-out-of-flight-school" PIC hours. (The short story behind that: the captain upgrade at my last company required a 1 year bond... which I couldn't sign for, as, due to some competence on the part of Home Affairs, I had to move to Australia a year ahead of schedule). But, having said that, it's been interesting to hear the responses from different operators. There's been, in general, two different responses:
Cheers, AVF PS: Quick note - I do have full work and travel rights in Australia on my visa, but I don't mention that on my resume or cover letter. Should I be including that information, or leaving that until I've actually heard something back? |
Pretty standard responses you've got there from my experience and time while I was searching for jobs in GA. I wouldn't take any of it too seriously or personally. When you are in the right place at the right time, none of these "issues" you mention will be a problem, you'll just be hired.
How you get to that right place / right time opportunity only you can achieve. So keep the effort up, network, find opportunities and you will find a job. I know that sounds like generalised advice but essentially thats all it takes. Many times I experienced knock backs from jobs I really wanted or put loads of effort to try and make happen. Jobs that I thought I was a good fit for. Conversely I've also ended up scoring jobs where you least expect it. So apply for jobs you don't think you even have a chance for. Randomness throughout my career like this still ended up with me climbing the experience and job ladder regardless. I've seen the same happen to most of my friends from flying school that are now all in professional or airline level gigs. Everyone seems to get where they want to go, in aviation, but the key to that is just to keep up the effort, and don't quit. Hit the books if you need the ATPLs. Sooner you can get those done the sooner you don't need to worry about it. Also don't become an instructor unless you really have a passion for teaching. |
Mentioning the fact you have working rights in Aus may help slightly. In my experience any resumes that came across my desk were ignored if they had any hint of someone from outside Aus applying for an Australian job as the majority did no have or were not able to obtain visas.
|
Originally Posted by Virto
(Post 11504546)
How are you doing? How much time did it take to find a job?
|
All times are GMT. The time now is 22:11. |
Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.