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 |
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. :ok: |
Hi
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 |
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