Newbie seeks career guidance in OZ
Hi,
I am 32 years old and have chosen aviation as a career and to date love every moment except for the crosswinds landings! I should crack solo within the week, and expect to sit the BAK exam soon. My end state is to have CPL/MECIR and maybe go down the instructor route. I feel some what concerned if this is the best choice. I want to gain the experience and the right exposure that will put me in good stead for say virgin, qantas. I'm not sure what direction i should head post training. i was thinking the Instructor route however the possibility of charter work sounds solid as well. Really appreciate some inside knowledge, from australian pilots. Regards. |
Hi Jon,
It's great to hear that you are enjoying your flying so much! I am also just about to start my training. I think that you've raised a very good question and I am looking forward to hearing what all the experienced pilits have to say. ;) All the best with your solo and BAK! |
At this stage Virgin and Qantas are quite out of reach. Without paying for a type rating or getting one bonded you would be looking at going probably, instructor to regional airline F/O then onto Captain.. building your hours up, then paying for or possibly getting a bonded type rating with a larger airline on jets.. probably airlines that are like easyjet/thomson fly/first choice etc then after a few thousand hours on type Virgin and Quantas will consider you. They are high profile airlines and want the best they can find.
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Thank you for your honest advice, l will investigate some flight schools that offer a flight instructor rating. The path you suggested is a well worn one and should give me the knowledge and experience to one day take command.
Does anyone recommend a school for the above rating? I sense there is a shortage of flight instructors in Australia, can anyone comment if this is the case? How difficult would is it to find work as a instructor with 200-300 Hours? Cheers |
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