Sekking adivce from airline pilots
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Sekking adivce from airline pilots
I was just wondering what an airline pilots opinion is of join the cabin crew in the hope that once in the company it will open up a route to the right hand seat .I have a JAR CPL,Multi I.R.,MCC,FI(R) - 280 Hrs TT. and spot an advertisment from an airline looking for cabin crew.i was basically wondering does it work have you seen it work during your career.Or will Human Resources see what i am trying to do and reject me bercause i am not fully committed to being in the cabin crew.
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Hi mlme
I work for an airline with some cabin crew who are CPL holders (due no vacancies). Its very interesting to have them around especially as they have a good idea of flying -infact an odd jump seat ride is a distinct possibility!
When finally you may have to work as cockpit crew with an airline, then it is good to get to know the people who you may work with. You establish yourself as a person and break interpersonal barriers which can help you later in CRM etc. Nowadays the concept of being snobbish is not something that is accepted much less encouraged, hence I don't foresee much problem in your job envelop shifting from the cabin to the cockpit.... So much for within the aircraft.
During your selection process you would have already established your credentials as a good team member, aware of emergency drills etc. Also already having worked in a different capacity you would feel more comfortable during the tests. Hence it would be easier for your subsequent induction.
Finally you have to work somewhere during the lean periods, and work is worship, so my advice is to go ahead and apply. All the best!
I work for an airline with some cabin crew who are CPL holders (due no vacancies). Its very interesting to have them around especially as they have a good idea of flying -infact an odd jump seat ride is a distinct possibility!
When finally you may have to work as cockpit crew with an airline, then it is good to get to know the people who you may work with. You establish yourself as a person and break interpersonal barriers which can help you later in CRM etc. Nowadays the concept of being snobbish is not something that is accepted much less encouraged, hence I don't foresee much problem in your job envelop shifting from the cabin to the cockpit.... So much for within the aircraft.
During your selection process you would have already established your credentials as a good team member, aware of emergency drills etc. Also already having worked in a different capacity you would feel more comfortable during the tests. Hence it would be easier for your subsequent induction.
Finally you have to work somewhere during the lean periods, and work is worship, so my advice is to go ahead and apply. All the best!
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did you become a pilot to serve the tea?
why dont you look for a pilot job?I was looking to be a flight attendant but when I saw the job , I gave up.
when you have spent 8 years in aviation, to fly plane, you dont want to finish between 2 rows of seats serving donuts!
if some pilots want play the flight attendant , and go back in a classroom with some girls who dont know what an airplane is, have fun!!! not for me.
why dont you look for a pilot job?I was looking to be a flight attendant but when I saw the job , I gave up.
when you have spent 8 years in aviation, to fly plane, you dont want to finish between 2 rows of seats serving donuts!
if some pilots want play the flight attendant , and go back in a classroom with some girls who dont know what an airplane is, have fun!!! not for me.
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faacfi climb down your pedestal or deflate your ego !
And by the way, air taxi and corporate pilots do sometimes serve the tea or often carry bags.....I am one of them !
Dear dear,who do you think you are ? Just a glorified taxi driver at best !
And by the way, air taxi and corporate pilots do sometimes serve the tea or often carry bags.....I am one of them !
Dear dear,who do you think you are ? Just a glorified taxi driver at best !
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It's certainly been done before. My advice would be to try and find out where and see what the possibilities are in the future. It may not be wise to inform the cc selectors of your intentions and indeed CPL qualifications............
It could certainly prove to be a valuable networking resource. Just think of the management pilots whom you would have access to during stopovers/turnarounds etc. to engage in conversation and possible 'get on board'.
I do suspect the reality is that you would have to jump through all the same hoops as anyone else, but it may get your application looked at. Question is, how are you going to improve your pilot CV in terms of hours etc if you are working full time as cabin crew...........just a thought.
Caledonian certainly got their fingers burnt a few years back by sponsoring one of their cabin crew who ended up taking an extremely long time to pass all the training, and a lot more investment (which kept coming in an attempt to save face) and then they ended up with a product that they were not completely happy with. I know this is different from your situation as you are not looking to be sponsored, but I thought it interesting.
Good luck
PP
It could certainly prove to be a valuable networking resource. Just think of the management pilots whom you would have access to during stopovers/turnarounds etc. to engage in conversation and possible 'get on board'.
I do suspect the reality is that you would have to jump through all the same hoops as anyone else, but it may get your application looked at. Question is, how are you going to improve your pilot CV in terms of hours etc if you are working full time as cabin crew...........just a thought.
Caledonian certainly got their fingers burnt a few years back by sponsoring one of their cabin crew who ended up taking an extremely long time to pass all the training, and a lot more investment (which kept coming in an attempt to save face) and then they ended up with a product that they were not completely happy with. I know this is different from your situation as you are not looking to be sponsored, but I thought it interesting.
Good luck
PP
