Is The Time Right??
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CAREER ADVICE
I am currently interested in completing my ATPL with a view to moving into the Airline industry. The problem I 'm having is finally making the decision and 'taking the plunge' when I may be spending good money trying to get a job in an area where I have little or no chance of being given an opportunity. All advice I'm been given is telling me that even having passed my ATPL the chances of me getting a job are very slim. I'm now 24 and feel I've got youth on my side but will my lack of hours be a major factor??? If anyone can help answer any of my concerns I would much appriciate.......HELP!!!!!!!!!!
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Right timing
Stall...
At age 24 (26 by the time you're finished everything) you shouldn't have any more problems than anyone else in getting yourself a flying career. Regardless of age though, don't expect to get straight onto a modern shiny jet for your first job. ( But it sometimes happens, so keep applying anyway) but expect to get onto a turboprop operator for the first year or two...expect to fly about 600 hours per year (give or take 100 )
After a couple of years of that your (young) age of about 28 ish and over 1000 hours flying time will make you a valuable proposition for larger airlines to look for.
Good luck.
At age 24 (26 by the time you're finished everything) you shouldn't have any more problems than anyone else in getting yourself a flying career. Regardless of age though, don't expect to get straight onto a modern shiny jet for your first job. ( But it sometimes happens, so keep applying anyway) but expect to get onto a turboprop operator for the first year or two...expect to fly about 600 hours per year (give or take 100 )
After a couple of years of that your (young) age of about 28 ish and over 1000 hours flying time will make you a valuable proposition for larger airlines to look for.
Good luck.
