From mechanic to pilot
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From mechanic to pilot
Hi,
I've read the "So you want to be a helicopter pilot" thread and I couldn't find answers...
I'm a Part-66 B1.3 Engineer currently working as a crew member (HEMS, power line survey).
Like many people, I want to be a pilot
I'd like to do a CPL/IR/ATPL training but I won't learn you that it's expensive...
I was wondering if working in school as engineer could be a way to pay the training.
Do you know people who did that ?
Do you think that a previous experience as crew member (approx 1400 flight hours) could be appreciated by operator ?
What are you experiences and advices about that ?
Regards,
Thomas
I've read the "So you want to be a helicopter pilot" thread and I couldn't find answers...
I'm a Part-66 B1.3 Engineer currently working as a crew member (HEMS, power line survey).
Like many people, I want to be a pilot
I'd like to do a CPL/IR/ATPL training but I won't learn you that it's expensive...
I was wondering if working in school as engineer could be a way to pay the training.
Do you know people who did that ?
Do you think that a previous experience as crew member (approx 1400 flight hours) could be appreciated by operator ?
What are you experiences and advices about that ?
Regards,
Thomas
Hi Thomas,
For what it is worth, I know of several military crewmen and engineers who have gone through military pilot training and have made very good pilots.
Obviously, your case is a little different as you are having to find ways to fund yourself through training. You previous expereince may or may not be recognised by any future employer, but I feel that you will have a distinct advantage as your previous enigineering and crew member experience will make you more aware as to what the rest of the crew are experiencing and therefore a better pilot.
Best of luck. Don't give up on your dream - despite working in (and sometimes below) the cabin, when I am flying it is still the best job in the world.
For what it is worth, I know of several military crewmen and engineers who have gone through military pilot training and have made very good pilots.
Obviously, your case is a little different as you are having to find ways to fund yourself through training. You previous expereince may or may not be recognised by any future employer, but I feel that you will have a distinct advantage as your previous enigineering and crew member experience will make you more aware as to what the rest of the crew are experiencing and therefore a better pilot.
Best of luck. Don't give up on your dream - despite working in (and sometimes below) the cabin, when I am flying it is still the best job in the world.
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thank you for your answer Adam,
I asked Héli-Union for a CPL/IR/Theorical ATPL training, total cost : approx 185 000 €
Then I thought about switching between FLC 1 and 2 regulation to reduce cost.
I explain :
Passing an integrated CPL(H) in a FTO then theorical ATPL/IR (distance learning)
Next, PPL(A) with night rating and some hours to pass an IR SEP (A)
And finally convert my IR(A) to an IR(H)
Questions :
What do you think about that ?
Did you already try this way ?
Do you know other mechanic who switched to pilot ?
Do you think it's possible as en engineer to deal with school (by working for them or giving a hand in maintenance) to reduce cost ?
In your opinion, could an experience in maintenance and flight (approx 1500hrs in power line survey and HEMS) be "a kind of advantage" to get a job after ?
Thanks for your help and feedback
Regards,
Thomas
thank you for your answer Adam,
I asked Héli-Union for a CPL/IR/Theorical ATPL training, total cost : approx 185 000 €
Then I thought about switching between FLC 1 and 2 regulation to reduce cost.
I explain :
Passing an integrated CPL(H) in a FTO then theorical ATPL/IR (distance learning)
Next, PPL(A) with night rating and some hours to pass an IR SEP (A)
And finally convert my IR(A) to an IR(H)
Questions :
What do you think about that ?
Did you already try this way ?
Do you know other mechanic who switched to pilot ?
Do you think it's possible as en engineer to deal with school (by working for them or giving a hand in maintenance) to reduce cost ?
In your opinion, could an experience in maintenance and flight (approx 1500hrs in power line survey and HEMS) be "a kind of advantage" to get a job after ?
Thanks for your help and feedback
Regards,
Thomas
