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Wishing You a Very Happy Take Off  !

Before you take decision to become an International Airlines

Pilot you must read following dos and don't for Pilots.

We have included this section to help and explain the

opportunities available to those Trainees who continue to

work towards the professional Pilot License level, and there

after how to get about with their "way forward" plans. I've

also thought it prudent to include some of the many pitfalls

or setbacks that await the financially unwary in what is

otherwise a very honorable profession. Every country has its

own civil Aviation Department who manages Aviation

activities. You must make sure here we are talking about only

civil Aviation industry Not defence flying. If you are

planning to become a fighter Pilot, Sorry I also can't help

you much.



Why should you become a Professional Pilot ?

- Passion
- Glamour
- Reputation
- Career
- Born Pilot [ Childhood Desire ]

Before you begin

Before you embark, it is most important that you get a

assessment from your country's "Civil Aviation Dept;" about

the recognition of the license you are hoping to get, Is the

License fully recognized by your civil aviation when you

return back home., ..? Also read CAR [ Civil Aviation

requirment ] throughly.


Know your Certificates :

- PPL
- CPL
- CFI
- ATPL



About the Airline Training Industry


Aviation worldwide is a recurring market and the industry is

affected predominantly by economics, politics and some part

of the globe with acute terrorism..ect. 9/11 had a negative

impact on the Airline industry, while in other regions

tourism sustained and some picked up and all the local

Airlines and charter companies fared rather well...Outside an

Airline


Not all Pilots choose an Airline career. There are many other

specialties just as rewarding. Other areas available are crop

spraying, although I don't recommend it if you intend going

the Airline route. Airlines prefer hiring pilots with multi-

crew, multi-engine experience from structured environments.

Nevertheless – it is well paid but obviously seasonal. Some

crop sprayers alternate their work between northern and

southern hemispheres to work all year long. Possession of a

"Instructor Rating" will always assist you in gaining hours

without any cost on flying, this also help you to maintain

your license currency at all times... Contrary to popular

belief, not everyone has the ability to become a professional

pilot. In fact, some people shouldn't fly at all! Not because

they can't fly well - but because they can't think well!

Cocky, over-confident, egocentric pilots are not desirable

and tend to be short lived in this job. The saying "there are

old pilots and bold pilots – but no old bold pilots" is true.

With the responsibilities and consequences involved, you...
One small tip – guard your reputation well! Airlines do their

homework meticulously. Internationally this is a close knit

community and if you have a reputation as a heavy drinking

Casanova or a flamboyant show-off, you can rest assured the

selection board will know about it before you arrive for the

interview. Better have some answers ready!

Remuneration

Obviously this is a difficult subject to generalise on as

salaries vary extensively around the world. Crop spraying is

renowned as being a well paid job but this will be cyclically

dependant on the season and whether you are prepared to work

in outlying areas and switch hemispheres as...

I hope my advice goes some way in helping you make a decision

about your future. Obviously all the aspects cannot be

covered in such a short section so if there's any further

advice you need please feel free to contact myself. I would

try my best to help you in your career path as Professional

Pilot.

Last but not least... Always remember Take off is optional

but landing is compulsory..

A goldmine of practical tips on career opportunities,

training, buidling flight time, and hiring practices, this

book was called "right on target" by the hiring manager at

United Airlines.