Self funded Type Ratings
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From: Europe
Well, guys there is a way getting a job with a SSTR, I was lucky enough getting a solid job after getting Boeing rated. You just have to make sure you got the wright TRTO and you yourself got some connections into the business...
In the rougher times comming up now having a TR may be even more important, companies want to be flexible, and if you already got your rating you can start working right away.
As a newcomer you are not in competition with layed off FOs, as they will look a different jobs as you!
My advice: its OK and may help a lot to do a SSTR, but be carefull where to do it!!!
In the rougher times comming up now having a TR may be even more important, companies want to be flexible, and if you already got your rating you can start working right away.
As a newcomer you are not in competition with layed off FOs, as they will look a different jobs as you!
My advice: its OK and may help a lot to do a SSTR, but be carefull where to do it!!!
Last edited by p0815; 21st August 2008 at 00:22.
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From: Just over there
Ben747...
Im in exactly the same position as you and this thread is making interesting reading.
Just one thing though, the word your looking for is 'advice' with a c not advise with an s. May save you some embarrassment on a covering letter.
Hope all goes well for you mate, I have a similar choice to make in the nxt few weeks.
DPT
Im in exactly the same position as you and this thread is making interesting reading.
Just one thing though, the word your looking for is 'advice' with a c not advise with an s. May save you some embarrassment on a covering letter.
Hope all goes well for you mate, I have a similar choice to make in the nxt few weeks.
DPT
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From: oxford
My advice is in times like this you need to invest not hold back! A TR is an investment which puts you a step ahead of everyone else from ab-initio schools.
The alternative is get a company to pay for it but you always get stung one way or another if you work out the figures. Its just the risk you have to wieght up, but theres risk whatever you do.
Go for it!!!!
The alternative is get a company to pay for it but you always get stung one way or another if you work out the figures. Its just the risk you have to wieght up, but theres risk whatever you do.
Go for it!!!!
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Manitoba, Canada
Type Rating
Hey
Im in the middle of doing my training in canada and will grad the program with 250 hours , CPL , Multi and Multi IFR , i have been offered an instructors job with the school im trainining in ,
My goal is to become a airline pilot asap or at least get a regional job here in canada ,
I had thought about funding my own type rating in order to help me get employed ?
Would it be the best option to instruct for a while first or what ?
All opinions and suggestions welcome
would also like to hear a response from someone who has been in a similiar position to me ?
cheers
Im in the middle of doing my training in canada and will grad the program with 250 hours , CPL , Multi and Multi IFR , i have been offered an instructors job with the school im trainining in ,
My goal is to become a airline pilot asap or at least get a regional job here in canada ,
I had thought about funding my own type rating in order to help me get employed ?
Would it be the best option to instruct for a while first or what ?
All opinions and suggestions welcome
would also like to hear a response from someone who has been in a similiar position to me ?
cheers
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Southampton
Approaching winter, bad prospects for airline employment with your experience level I would say grab the FI job in Canada and don't let go. At worst you'll come out of it with considerably more experience, a reasonably regular pay cheque and maybe after a Canadian winter, frostbite.
It doesn't stop you looking !!!!!!!!
It doesn't stop you looking !!!!!!!!
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Manchester
Putting all the views to one side(all worth serious consideration), one question that I would also like to know is what type rating if you did self fund would give you a better chance of getting a job i.e. A320, 737 etc?
I can imagine there would be nothing worse if you spent a further £30K on a rating that lacks a demand?
I can imagine there would be nothing worse if you spent a further £30K on a rating that lacks a demand?
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From: UK
I think a TR with no hours on type is probably useless at the moment.
I am not sure who is offering a TR with some line hours at the moment, but I would make sure to get either line hours or a proper job offer before committing to paying anything.
Don't believe anyone telling you that you 'might' get line hours or a job!
I am not sure who is offering a TR with some line hours at the moment, but I would make sure to get either line hours or a proper job offer before committing to paying anything.
Don't believe anyone telling you that you 'might' get line hours or a job!
