Could a PPL be put down as a 'Professional Qualification'?

[and the chap said]

I agree, put it on your CV by all means, but leave it for the Hobbies and Interests section. I put down that I was learning to fly, on the way to gaining my PPL - on an appl. form and it was a great talking point in the interview. During my interview, we briefly covered the mandatory questions before spending most of the time talking about PPL training.

Consequently, I really enjoyed the interview, as I felt comfortable talking about it and my interviewer was genuinely intrigued, since he wanted to learn how to fly.

I got the job - shame it's not as easy to get a flying job!

ATCS

[Pielander]

Nowt wrong with socialising GJB

[Flying Lawyer]

A Private licence is a qualification and an achievement which you should certainly include in your CV, but it's not a Professional licence, and not a professional qualification.

There is a danger that including it as a professional qualification' might backfire if your CV is read by someone who knows that there's a world of difference between obtaining a PPL and obtaining a CPL/ATPL.

(PPL)

[This message has been edited by Flying Lawyer (edited 09 April 2001).]

[The Greener Grass]

I would just add that if for example you are enrolled on a modular ATPL course with an approved FTO, then it is counted as a necessary stepping stone to reach the ATPL licence.

What is the relevance of this you may think? Well it allows you to apply for a CDL and that means that the first £8000 of your flying costs do not come out of your bank account. Hence you can aquire your PPL on interest free credit for at least 18 months and possibly longer?

I know it only delays the pain, but it is worth looking at.