Yes I'm a pilot.... but can't find flying work..
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Guys, hang in there! I have the strong feeling the market is about to get going again. Two of my buddies have recently been contacted by CTC. One of them already swimming in their pool, but not as their own cadet, however, he was asked if he was available for "immediate TR training." The other was offered to do his MCC with them so he can be thrown into their pool. Something is going on!
AL are recruiting, so are BA. LH Group are said to be in demand of several hundred of cockpit crew over the next couple years. EK are recruiting a few hundreds.
Keep applying and most importantly, keep the faith! Chances are you'll be sitting in a cockpit and getting paid to do so very soon.
AL are recruiting, so are BA. LH Group are said to be in demand of several hundred of cockpit crew over the next couple years. EK are recruiting a few hundreds.
Keep applying and most importantly, keep the faith! Chances are you'll be sitting in a cockpit and getting paid to do so very soon.
Join Date: Apr 2007
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To all of you currently without jobs you have my sympathies especially when you have a family to support.
Can I make a suggestion though. Herod said to get another string to your bow and this is good sense.
How many of you have ever considered training as an HGV driver.
Medicals won't be a problem as I imagine you have a Class 1 medical.
Currency - Once you have your licence (and I'd recommend going the whole hog to your C+E) then sure employers would love experienced drivers for full time but there are a lot of agencies out there who supply ad-hoc contractors for companies who would keep you working. There is a shortage of GOOD drivers in the haulage industry and I imagine your mentality as pilots would be suited to the type of work available. You only need to renew your medical at 5 yearly intervals after 45 up to 60 and then it's yearly.
Monetary outlay... Allow £1500 for your C licence and approx £1200 for your C+E. You can't get a C+E without the C. Any decent HGV driving school will give you a free assessment and ALWAYS go direct to the driving school. There are a lot of companies out there who offer training but only place you at a school without getting involved themselves and are there purely to take your money, some will tell you they have access to so many thousands of jobs but again you can find them yourself with a bit of legwork or by contacting a local agency. You'll get far better service and a better chance of success going direct.
Also a decent driving school will be more than happy to put you in touch with past pupils if you want some sort of reference. Since getting my C+E licence last year I've had 4 phone calls from people who are thinking of doing theirs, I had nothing but positive things to say about the company who trained me.
Just a thought!
Can I make a suggestion though. Herod said to get another string to your bow and this is good sense.
How many of you have ever considered training as an HGV driver.
Medicals won't be a problem as I imagine you have a Class 1 medical.
Currency - Once you have your licence (and I'd recommend going the whole hog to your C+E) then sure employers would love experienced drivers for full time but there are a lot of agencies out there who supply ad-hoc contractors for companies who would keep you working. There is a shortage of GOOD drivers in the haulage industry and I imagine your mentality as pilots would be suited to the type of work available. You only need to renew your medical at 5 yearly intervals after 45 up to 60 and then it's yearly.
Monetary outlay... Allow £1500 for your C licence and approx £1200 for your C+E. You can't get a C+E without the C. Any decent HGV driving school will give you a free assessment and ALWAYS go direct to the driving school. There are a lot of companies out there who offer training but only place you at a school without getting involved themselves and are there purely to take your money, some will tell you they have access to so many thousands of jobs but again you can find them yourself with a bit of legwork or by contacting a local agency. You'll get far better service and a better chance of success going direct.
Also a decent driving school will be more than happy to put you in touch with past pupils if you want some sort of reference. Since getting my C+E licence last year I've had 4 phone calls from people who are thinking of doing theirs, I had nothing but positive things to say about the company who trained me.
Just a thought!
