CFTOA From Canada, joined Aug 2006, 124 posts, RR: 0 Posted (1 year 12 months 3 days 14 hours ago) and read 523 times:
Hey all. I have been looking at all of my options, and the way things are going, I think I am going to end up pursuing a career in commercial aviation (go figure ) But I am having trouble deciding how to get my flight training. I have talked to a few people, and from what they have said, It is not that easy getting a job with a commercial airline in Canada as there are far more application sheets than jobs, which brings me to this question. From where I stand now, I can either go through the Brampton Flying Club, Seneca flight college, or the Air Force. Obviously, I want my application to be accepted, so what would appeal more to most airlines out of these options? and what at the same time would appeal to my wallet? or perhaps there is another way of getting your PPL? Thanks for your time and help.
EMBQA From United States, joined Oct 2003, 7515 posts, RR: 10 Reply 1, posted (1 year 12 months 3 days 14 hours ago) and read 513 times:
The number one thing you'll need is a 4 year college education....and it does NOT need to be aviation related. I would also go as far as saying I would not get one aviation related so when you loose your job, get laid off or the airline you work for goes out of business you'll have something to fall back on....and trust me, one or more of those will happen to you more then once in your career.
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Kaddyuk From Wallis And Futuna Islands, joined Nov 2001, 4124 posts, RR: 27 Reply 2, posted (1 year 12 months 3 days 12 hours ago) and read 465 times:
Quoting EMBQA (Reply 1): The number one thing you'll need is a 4 year college education
Only to prove to the airline that you're worth investing in...
Quoting EMBQA (Reply 1): I would not get one aviation related so when you loose your job, get laid off or the airline you work for goes out of business you'll have something to fall back on....and trust me, one or more of those will happen to you more then once in your career.
Doesn't that happen to everyone who works in the industry long enough?
If you've got a ticket to fly with a rating and experience on the type that the operater flies then you'll probably get a job.
Personally i'd take the Civil route, however you could learn an awful lot more about yourself in the Air Force...
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Futurecaptain From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 3, posted (1 year 12 months 3 days 11 hours ago) and read 444 times:
Airforce is a good way to get flight training as you will get alot of jet time. Remember there is alot of cometition to fly in the Force just like with the airlines and not every will get to. If they won't let you fly for one reason or another will you be happy with some other position for a few years?
If you go the college route, as I have chosen, go to a school that is known in the industry. A reputable school could have contacts and an airline may lower their minimums a bit to get you an interview, and maybe a job. My instructor just got a job with a major airline here and had 200TT and 100 multi LESS that the airline's published minimums. Get a good education!
Local flight school is definately the cheap way to go. Be ready to build alot of time on your own, out of pocket, and learn alot by yourself, study. Granted, that doesnt apply to all local schools, but most I've heard of. But to save some $$$ it may be worth it.
EMBQA From United States, joined Oct 2003, 7515 posts, RR: 10 Reply 5, posted (1 year 12 months 1 day 12 hours ago) and read 335 times:
Quoting Futurecaptain (Reply 3): If you go the college route, as I have chosen, go to a school that is known in the industry.
I disagree.. None of my pilot friends have college degrees from the 'business'. They have finance, marketing, business and the like. As I said before, don't limit yourself to an aviation only degree. Get a degree in a field you enjoy and use it as a fall back. This industry is very ciclical and you will want something to fall back on when the market slows down and your on teh street looking for a non-flying job.... which will happen
"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog"
CFTOA From Canada, joined Aug 2006, 124 posts, RR: 0 Reply 6, posted (1 year 12 months 15 hours ago) and read 287 times:
Quoting EMBQA (Reply 5): I disagree.. None of my pilot friends have college degrees from the 'business'. They have finance, marketing, business and the like. As I said before, don't limit yourself to an aviation only degree. Get a degree in a field you enjoy and use it as a fall back. This industry is very ciclical and you will want something to fall back on when the market slows down and your on teh street looking for a non-flying job.... which will happen
I can see why you say this. Especially in Canada, seeing as our commercial aviation industry is a bit weird, and limited aswell.
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) But I am having trouble deciding how to get my flight training. I have talked to a few people, and from what they have said, It is not that easy getting a job with a commercial airline in Canada as there are far more application sheets than jobs, which brings me to this question. From where I stand now, I can either go through the Brampton Flying Club, Seneca flight college, or the Air Force. Obviously, I want my application to be accepted, so what would appeal more to most airlines out of these options? and what at the same time would appeal to my wallet? or perhaps there is another way of getting your PPL? Thanks for your time and help.
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