Teaching in aviation without any wings...
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Yeah there must be some way in. I don't have to stay in NZ but private flying is pretty cheap and accessable here compared to other parts of the world, there just doesnt seem to be much work in aviation.
Im sure I can keep flying and enjoy it, I managed to win a recent comp held at my aero club for non-instrument precision circuits which was flying circuits at the correct height and speed with a tea towel held over the instruments
I must be a good pilot if i've beaten others at that game
I'd still love to hear from somebody in the sim training or sim design area, i've been reading about Flightsafety and CAE, makers of full motiion sims but would lve to hear from someone that works in the industry.
Im sure I can keep flying and enjoy it, I managed to win a recent comp held at my aero club for non-instrument precision circuits which was flying circuits at the correct height and speed with a tea towel held over the instruments
I must be a good pilot if i've beaten others at that game I'd still love to hear from somebody in the sim training or sim design area, i've been reading about Flightsafety and CAE, makers of full motiion sims but would lve to hear from someone that works in the industry.
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Is eye surgery an option? Is it permissible? I've been thinking about it myself. Even though I do meet the visual acuity requirements for all classes of civil aviation licences in Canada, I'd still not mind not having to wear glasses.
If you really want to pursue your dream, you might also consider immigration. There likely are countries that accept immigrants and that would allow you to meet the requirement. I know, it sounds very extreme, but as an immigrant myself I can assure you that it's possible and not even a totally crazy move.
If you really want to pursue your dream, you might also consider immigration. There likely are countries that accept immigrants and that would allow you to meet the requirement. I know, it sounds very extreme, but as an immigrant myself I can assure you that it's possible and not even a totally crazy move.
Hmm, IT competencies, plus a flying passion. Thoughts:
- Simulator development
- Flight test engineering
- Avionics development and testing
The last two, particularly combined (avionics flight testing is a big activity these days, needing some very competent engineers who also fly)
For all of these you mostly need an appropriate degree these days. However, if you've already got some form of technical or scientific first degree, then an MSc in something like avionic systems, aerospace engineering, etc. might be the way ahead.
However, as others have said - chase the medical options; to quote the late Randy Pausch, "brick walls are put in your way to see if you want something enough".
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N.B. PMs me your EMail address would you - I might know of the perfect medical non-dependent flying job for an aviation obsessed IT specialist, which opens up in about a month and can make sure you get details.
- Simulator development
- Flight test engineering
- Avionics development and testing
The last two, particularly combined (avionics flight testing is a big activity these days, needing some very competent engineers who also fly)
For all of these you mostly need an appropriate degree these days. However, if you've already got some form of technical or scientific first degree, then an MSc in something like avionic systems, aerospace engineering, etc. might be the way ahead.
However, as others have said - chase the medical options; to quote the late Randy Pausch, "brick walls are put in your way to see if you want something enough".
G
N.B. PMs me your EMail address would you - I might know of the perfect medical non-dependent flying job for an aviation obsessed IT specialist, which opens up in about a month and can make sure you get details.
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Surgery is out as my problem cant be fixed by a laser as its to do with the shape of my eyeball itself afaik. I've just heard back from the doctor who said he's 99% sure i'll fail but he's put it into the CAA just in case theres a chance they'd let it go through under flexability with some kind of endorsment.
I've just heard about the RPL but wont be able to make that as you still need a class 2 origonally.
I dont have a degree but would consider going to college if required, i've read up on some avation management courses that look interesting.
Genghis could you PM me some info if possible? I'm in NZ by the way im presuming that job would be UK based? Thanks though
I've just heard about the RPL but wont be able to make that as you still need a class 2 origonally.
I dont have a degree but would consider going to college if required, i've read up on some avation management courses that look interesting.
Genghis could you PM me some info if possible? I'm in NZ by the way im presuming that job would be UK based? Thanks though
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Are you really sure you want to do this at this time?
I find it difficult to understand that you would up sticks and relocate to the USA for a dispatchers job! Am I missing something here? Especially in these economic times of uncertainty if your IT work is pretty stable, IFWY I'd buckle down and get stuck into it, you ain't gonna make that kinda money as a dispatcher. After a few years of you being stuck down there and them being up there, I don't think you could take it anymore, the green eyed monster would rear its ugly head.
Sorry for being so negative but your love of aviation ain't ever gonna pay your mortgage. The best thing I can see is keep your IT work and work part time at your local flying club, even try and teach some ppl ground school or something like that. Moving to the states for a dispatchers job would be madness IMHO.
I find it difficult to understand that you would up sticks and relocate to the USA for a dispatchers job! Am I missing something here? Especially in these economic times of uncertainty if your IT work is pretty stable, IFWY I'd buckle down and get stuck into it, you ain't gonna make that kinda money as a dispatcher. After a few years of you being stuck down there and them being up there, I don't think you could take it anymore, the green eyed monster would rear its ugly head.
Sorry for being so negative but your love of aviation ain't ever gonna pay your mortgage. The best thing I can see is keep your IT work and work part time at your local flying club, even try and teach some ppl ground school or something like that. Moving to the states for a dispatchers job would be madness IMHO.
