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I'm 30 years old, work full-time and late last year, I started a course at SOAR, Moorabbin, training on the Bristells.

I've got a good two years or so left to get to where I want, as I am doing it part-time, with partial VET-FEE assistance. I am however curious as to where you'd normally find the listing for jobs the entry level pilots would be after i.e. bush pilots etc.. Are there any specialised aviation job boards etc. for AUS and Oceanic, or potentially even globally? (I've been looking at Aus Fed of Pilots and PPRUNE mostly)

I've got a good two years before I'll need it, but I want to start the research and gather the information as early as I can. Is being an instructor the only viable first step into an aviation career and what are the disadvantages of being one?



Also, any opinions on how a CPL pilot who trained on Bristells would be looked at by an employer, against someone who trains on more typical trainers such as Cessnas?

Thanks for the advise. Good day to all.

You'd get a better response in the Australia, New Zealand and Pacific forums. Good luck.

My understanding is that little has changed in OZ since I flew there. Entry level jobs are not advertised. They are acquired via networking, kissing frogs (constantly going into companies and asking for a job) and putting yourself around. It’s hard work. As for types, aircraft are aircraft. The more complicated the aircraft you have endorsements for the easier it will be to find work. Instructing can help but for no other reason than it keeps you ‘in the club’ so you can hear what is going on.

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Thanks guys! Posted in the other forum. Appreciate the info here. :)