IPN Pilot Forum http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum.html en Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:14:40 +0100 mm_forum powered by TYPO3 60 Pilot assessment methods http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum/posts///1549.html Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:04:23 +0100 Hi TadasT, Interesting subject. I know COMPASS and PILAPT, but only from it's name. I was always under the impression that companies do pretty much what they please in this regard. Is COMPASS/PILAPT a complete pilot assessment package for companies including interview, theoretical knowledge & psychological testing and sim profiles/exercises etc. or is it just focusing on aptitude/psychological/theoretical testing? May I ask why you are interested in assessment methods? Are you a recruiter or pilot applicant?
Interesting subject. I know COMPASS and PILAPT, but only from it's name. I was always under the impression that companies do pretty much what they please in this regard. Is COMPASS/PILAPT a complete pilot assessment package for companies including interview, theoretical knowledge & psychological testing and sim profiles/exercises etc. or is it just focusing on aptitude/psychological/theoretical testing?

May I ask why you are interested in assessment methods? Are you a recruiter or pilot applicant? ]]> Pilot Jobs, Interviews, Terms & Conditions fliteadmin Pilot assessment methods http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum/posts///1548.html Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:03:53 +0100 Hello everyone, For a long time I have been paying attention to different kind of pilot assessment methods. Most of them are created to assess ab-initios or already flying pilots' aptitudes for flying, their psychological abilities to work as a pilot (considering all the responsibility they accept with this profession)or even a crew captain. What I end up with was two different pilot assessment methods COMPASS and PILAPT. These two methods were at the top of the list of those that are used mostly in the industry of aviation. Nonetheless, I think there are many more pilot assessment methods worldwide. So my aim to ask you to share your knowledge with all of us about any kind of pilot assessment methods that you know. Sharing is a knowledge. Kind regards For a long time I have been paying attention to different kind of pilot assessment methods. Most of them are created to assess ab-initios or already flying pilots' aptitudes for flying, their psychological abilities to work as a pilot (considering all the responsibility they accept with this profession)or even a crew captain.
What I end up with was two different pilot assessment methods COMPASS and PILAPT. These two methods were at the top of the list of those that are used mostly in the industry of aviation.
Nonetheless, I think there are many more pilot assessment methods worldwide. So my aim to ask you to share your knowledge with all of us about any kind of pilot assessment methods that you know.
Sharing is a knowledge.
Kind regards ]]> Pilot Jobs, Interviews, Terms & Conditions TadasT Who are the best trained pilots in the business? http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum/posts///1547.html Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:37:27 +0100 I think most of the answers to your questions are yes. Military Pilots have to make the grade if they are to continue in the pilot training pipeline. Defence spending is limited in todays world and fewer places are available. Each stage weeds out individuals who don't meet the highest standards. The pressures on a military student are very different to a civilian ATP/ATPL cadet. Military ethos and (certainly with Army pilots with previous experience of being foot soldiers) a desire to help out those on the ground who face IEDs/ambush daily is a powerful motivation. Early on some youngsters do have the shiny jet/fighter jet syndrome but most are realistic in their expectations and work very hard to pass the exams. Unlike JAR or FAA exams these are not multiple choice but written work that is individually assessed. Students are verbally examined as well as assessed in flight for airmanship areas such as situational awareness, communication, use of cockpit and external resources, simulated emergency handling and of course aircraft manual handling skills. It seems the EASA/JAR/EU system is flawed in that many cadets are trained to pass tests but depth of knowledge is not examined. FAA examiners tend to ask lots of questions before a flight test. But even Type Ratings have very specific tests such as EFATO and very few real world emergency senarios are looked at in the SIM - mostly due to cost. Much civilian training is Computer based/ Self taught powerpoint without a teacher. The military still use ground instructors. Sadly some airlines, the very ones that benefited from "freely trained" ex military pilots in the past, now expect prospective employees to pay their own way - even beyond ATPL. It is time they took responsibility for this flight safety critical business expense. Better TR and Line training is essential and more realistic emergency preparations in the 6 monthly SIMs would improve matters. Young pilots - especially 200h cadets or the new MPL ones need to be given realistic targets and an apprenticeship scheme - not straight into an A320 with only 70h of manual flight in a non aerobatic light aircraft! Airlines should work together to provide opportunities to fly a Turbo prop or even work in a Flight School before going to an automated JAR25 machine. Upset recovery training should be paid for by the airlines - at least 1h per year in a real aircraft. The authorities need to make things harder on the knowledge front - not just multiple guess questions about irrelevant subjects. Without this I think the accident rate will sadly rise.
Military Pilots have to make the grade if they are to continue in the pilot training pipeline. Defence spending is limited in todays world and fewer places are available. Each stage weeds out individuals who don't meet the highest standards. The pressures on a military student are very different to a civilian ATP/ATPL cadet. Military ethos and (certainly with Army pilots with previous experience of being foot soldiers) a desire to help out those on the ground who face IEDs/ambush daily is a powerful motivation.

Early on some youngsters do have the shiny jet/fighter jet syndrome but most are realistic in their expectations and work very hard to pass the exams. Unlike JAR or FAA exams these are not multiple choice but written work that is individually assessed. Students are verbally examined as well as assessed in flight for airmanship areas such as situational awareness, communication, use of cockpit and external resources, simulated emergency handling and of course aircraft manual handling skills.

It seems the EASA/JAR/EU system is flawed in that many cadets are trained to pass tests but depth of knowledge is not examined. FAA examiners tend to ask lots of questions before a flight test. But even Type Ratings have very specific tests such as EFATO and very few real world emergency senarios are looked at in the SIM - mostly due to cost. Much civilian training is Computer based/ Self taught powerpoint without a teacher. The military still use ground instructors.

Sadly some airlines, the very ones that benefited from "freely trained" ex military pilots in the past, now expect prospective employees to pay their own way - even beyond ATPL. It is time they took responsibility for this flight safety critical business expense. Better TR and Line training is essential and more realistic emergency preparations in the 6 monthly SIMs would improve matters.

Young pilots - especially 200h cadets or the new MPL ones need to be given realistic targets and an apprenticeship scheme - not straight into an A320 with only 70h of manual flight in a non aerobatic light aircraft! Airlines should work together to provide opportunities to fly a Turbo prop or even work in a Flight School before going to an automated JAR25 machine. Upset recovery training should be paid for by the airlines - at least 1h per year in a real aircraft.

The authorities need to make things harder on the knowledge front - not just multiple guess questions about irrelevant subjects.


Without this I think the accident rate will sadly rise.



]]> Instructors Corner ekranoplan Who are the best trained pilots in the business? http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum/posts///1546.html Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:01:16 +0100 Thanks for your post. When I train pilots in the simulator, e.g during a recurrent training, I often don't know their full work experience. I mostly train third party customers and therefore I often now little about the trainee's experience. It might be a coincidence or not, but we just started to do recurrent training with pilots that fly for the Air Force (Europe). And their theoretical knowledge is definitely better compared to their civilian colleagues! Is it because it is more and more difficult for many of us to stay concentrated, to pursue a goal with persistence? Mordern live offers a lot of amenities, all is fast-paced, much is superficial. Are these things less common in military? Is the military in a better position to demand a higher performance? Are pilots in the military doing it because of the flying and therefore more passionate, more interested in the subject? Years ago, when CRM Training began in the early eighties, civil pilots and airlines were leading the way in many ways. But it seems that over the years, they lost a lot of their professionalism. It might be a coincidence or not, but we just started to do recurrent training with pilots that fly for the Air Force (Europe). And their theoretical knowledge is definitely better compared to their civilian colleagues!

Is it because it is more and more difficult for many of us to stay concentrated, to pursue a goal with persistence? Mordern live offers a lot of amenities, all is fast-paced, much is superficial. Are these things less common in military?
Is the military in a better position to demand a higher performance? Are pilots in the military doing it because of the flying and therefore more passionate, more interested in the subject?

Years ago, when CRM Training began in the early eighties, civil pilots and airlines were leading the way in many ways. But it seems that over the years, they lost a lot of their professionalism. ]]> Instructors Corner fliteadmin Who are the best trained pilots in the business? http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum/posts///1545.html Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:55:38 +0100 The best trained I have seen are those either with a Military background or working for companies who have employed TRIs/TREs from Military/Test Pilot School/Post Graduate Colleges. Here are a few companies in the UK that have excellent pilot training: Cranfield University's National Flying Laboratory Centre Cobham Flight Inspection / Aerodata GmbH: B200/B350 ICAO Annex 10, Above average pilots testing ILS/Radar/GPS/SIDS and STARS etc all over the world. Cobham/FR Aviation Ltd - FA20 Falcon TRI/TREs Huntings/Babcock/ UK Military Civilian Instructor Pilots who teach RAF, RN, Army, Kuwaiti, Saudi, Qatari, German Navy (Marine) pilots. They must have JAR Licences and Military Central Flying School B1 or A2 QFI qualifications. photo (c)LUKAFOTO 2005
Here are a few companies in the UK that have excellent pilot training:

Cranfield University's National Flying Laboratory Centre

Cobham Flight Inspection / Aerodata GmbH: B200/B350 ICAO Annex 10, Above average pilots testing ILS/Radar/GPS/SIDS and STARS etc all over the world.

Cobham/FR Aviation Ltd - FA20 Falcon TRI/TREs

Huntings/Babcock/ UK Military Civilian Instructor Pilots who teach RAF, RN, Army, Kuwaiti, Saudi, Qatari, German Navy (Marine) pilots. They must have JAR Licences and Military Central Flying School B1 or A2 QFI qualifications.

photo (c)LUKAFOTO 2005 ]]> Instructors Corner ekranoplan Correnction, principles of flight questions http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum/posts///1544.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:16:07 +0100 Jcisar, thanks for this feedback. You are absolutely right. I will change the answers so that only one is correct. Best regards and good studies! Stefan Best regards and good studies!
Stefan ]]> Tech Talk fliteadmin Correnction, principles of flight questions http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum/posts///1543.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:36:24 +0100 Principles Of Flight, Question 34: "What is the effect on induced drag of weight and speed changes ?" - has two correct answers... induced drag increases with decreasing speed and induced drag increases with increasing weight AND induced drag decreases with increasing speed and induced drag decreases with decreasing weight If one is correct, the other must also be correct. Only the second question is recognised as correct :)
"What is the effect on induced drag of weight and speed changes ?" - has two correct answers...

induced drag increases with decreasing speed and induced drag increases with increasing weight

AND

induced drag decreases with increasing speed and induced drag decreases with decreasing weight

If one is correct, the other must also be correct. Only the second question is recognised as correct icon_smile.gif ]]> Tech Talk jcisar Petition Flight Duty Times http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum/posts///1542.html Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:21:41 +0100 1 month, 3 weeks and 6 days to go until the end of the comment period for the new flightdutytimes regulations. Thereafter it becomes the final draft law. Vote for more flight safety! http://flightdutytimes.eu/
Vote for more flight safety!

http://flightdutytimes.eu/ ]]> Aviation News and Rumours fliteadmin Pay2fly schemes at Lion Air, how unsafe can it get? http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum/posts///1541.html Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:46:20 +0100 They are on eu and FAA blacklists. AVOID! Pilot Jobs, Interviews, Terms & Conditions ekranoplan Upgrade but no access to jobs! http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum/posts///1540.html Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:32:20 +0100 Thanks Stefan, can access everything fine now :) ]]> Introduce Yourself... dshariat Upgrade but no access to jobs! http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum/posts///1539.html Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:04:31 +0100 Yes, that was the case for me! It went quite fast... and my cv is now online!:) Thank you Stephan! Thank you Stephan! ]]> Introduce Yourself... JulienGuastella Upgrade but no access to jobs! http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum/posts///1538.html Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:03:45 +0100 Hello Dan, we are a trustworthy network. No need to rip off anyone :wink: I upgrade the accounts manually and I cannot upgrade any accounts during my working time. Therefore it can take a couple days until the upgrade is done. Quite often it takes less than two days and the upgrade is installed within a few hours. Thanks for your understanding. - Stefan
I upgrade the accounts manually and I cannot upgrade any accounts during my working time. Therefore it can take a couple days until the upgrade is done. Quite often it takes less than two days and the upgrade is installed within a few hours. Thanks for your understanding.
- Stefan ]]> Introduce Yourself... fliteadmin Upgrade but no access to jobs! http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum/posts///1537.html Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:22:45 +0100 Hi - just paid 19 Euros for upgrade but when i click on a job I get the need to upgrade screen! Have I been ripped off? Introduce Yourself... dshariat Divorces more likely among pilots? http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum/posts///1536.html Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:32:42 +0100 Amazing a dedicated website to deal with Pilot Divorce that's very unprecedented to me . Thank for sharing a wonderful insight article . ]]> Crew Lounge & Off Topic vikramsvirdee How to Prepare and Pass the Screening in Chinese Airlines? http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum/posts///1535.html Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:08:36 +0100 Here is a good summary written by a recruitment agency on what to expect and how to prepare for an assessment with a Chinese airline. Nowadays, more and more pilots from all over the world are being attracted by Chinese airlines. Competitive salary, flexible terms and conditions, comfortable living environments, all the factors make foreign pilots rush to Chinese aviation market. However, as you may know, the screening in China is not easy to pass, many candidates would say it’s quite tough; hereby I would like to share some useful information for you to well prepare for the screening in Chinese Airlines. Normally the screening for pilots consists of medical check/company simulator check/ATP written test/CAAC simulator check. Medical Check To be honest, the medical check in China is much stricter than anywhere else in the world. You need to be very careful, the check consists of Treadmill (above age 40 only) /ECG(heart)/Type-B ultrasonic /Blood & Urine test (without breakfast) /Eye check/ENT/Internal & Surgery Check/ Chest X-rays / Hearing/ EEG(brain), lots of candidates meet the problems of high blood pressure, kidney stones, and the heart disease, also you need to pay attention if you have done any kind of surgery before or you are taking any medicine for treatments ( the urine test will find out and the CAAC doctor may consider you are taking any drugs). Here are some tips for you to refer regarding the medical check: 1. Arrive in China 2-3 days earlier before the screening to have a good rest, especially for some candidates who suffer the jet-leg, which will make them really hard to focus and relax, and sometimes it will bring high pressure and cause the bad result of medical check. 2. More exercise, less meat and alcohol, stop smoking (sometimes smoking will cause high blood pressure), get enough sleep to keep a good condition. 3. If you do have high blood pressure or stones in your kidney, you can go to see a doctor and follow doctor’s advice to take some medicine, after stable the blood pressure or remove the stone; you can come to take the medical check. 4. Some CAAC doctors require the candidates to bring the bifocal lens as well as the optometrist’s sheet which shows their glasses degree if needed. Please be aware that if you fail in the medical check in China, you will have no chance to get a job in China anymore, because the CAAC doctors’ requirements are exactly the same. Simulator Check in China Many candidates are not clear about the Chinese instructors’ style and the key points of the check, many pilots who can fly well in their normal flights failed in simulator check as they do not know how to perform well during the check. Hereby, we conclude the following tips of Chinese simulator test for foreign pilots. The most common way for Chinese instructor to check if the candidates is an excellent pilot with good fly skills are like these: - Steep turns - Three kinds of stall: clean configuration stall, turning stall and landing configuration stall. - One engine failed without FD - Cross winds - Cabin depressurization - Emergency descend - Evacuation Normally the SIM will last for 2 to 4 hours, depends on the airlines arrangement. For more details, please contact us directly when we get to know which type rate simulator check you will participate in. We suggest candidates practice above key items a few times before come to take the simulator check, buy some SIM time to better prepare for the interview, trust me, it’s worth it. What’s more, some Chinese instructors told us that candidates should show their confidence during the SIM check, especially for captains; don’t worry about the operational difference in your country and China, and just doing what you normally do as a captain should be fine. For the CAAC SIM check, the procedure are almost the same, show your respect to the CAAC instructor and try to make good impression are also needed. ATP written test I would like to say, ATP written test is the easy part during the screening, all you need to do is to spend time on the study materials (contact us directly for the ATP study materials). The ATP written test will last 2.5 hours with 100 questions, you need to get 70% to pass. If you fail in the test, you have a second chance 28 days later. With careful reviewing the ATP study materials at least twice, you will have no problem to pass. We wish you good luck with your screening in Chinese airlines! Medical Check To be honest, the medical check in China is much stricter than anywhere else in the world. You need to be very careful, the check consists of Treadmill (above age 40 only) /ECG(heart)/Type-B ultrasonic /Blood & Urine test (without breakfast) /Eye check/ENT/Internal & Surgery Check/ Chest X-rays / Hearing/ EEG(brain), lots of candidates meet the problems of high blood pressure, kidney stones, and the heart disease, also you need to pay attention if you have done any kind of surgery before or you are taking any medicine for treatments ( the urine test will find out and the CAAC doctor may consider you are taking any drugs). Here are some tips for you to refer regarding the medical check: 1. Arrive in China 2-3 days earlier before the screening to have a good rest, especially for some candidates who suffer the jet-leg, which will make them really hard to focus and relax, and sometimes it will bring high pressure and cause the bad result of medical check. 2. More exercise, less meat and alcohol, stop smoking (sometimes smoking will cause high blood pressure), get enough sleep to keep a good condition. 3. If you do have high blood pressure or stones in your kidney, you can go to see a doctor and follow doctor’s advice to take some medicine, after stable the blood pressure or remove the stone; you can come to take the medical check. 4. Some CAAC doctors require the candidates to bring the bifocal lens as well as the optometrist’s sheet which shows their glasses degree if needed. Please be aware that if you fail in the medical check in China, you will have no chance to get a job in China anymore, because the CAAC doctors’ requirements are exactly the same. Simulator Check in China Many candidates are not clear about the Chinese instructors’ style and the key points of the check, many pilots who can fly well in their normal flights failed in simulator check as they do not know how to perform well during the check. Hereby, we conclude the following tips of Chinese simulator test for foreign pilots. The most common way for Chinese instructor to check if the candidates is an excellent pilot with good fly skills are like these: - Steep turns - Three kinds of stall: clean configuration stall, turning stall and landing configuration stall. - One engine failed without FD - Cross winds - Cabin depressurization - Emergency descend - Evacuation Normally the SIM will last for 2 to 4 hours, depends on the airlines arrangement. For more details, please contact us directly when we get to know which type rate simulator check you will participate in. We suggest candidates practice above key items a few times before come to take the simulator check, buy some SIM time to better prepare for the interview, trust me, it’s worth it. What’s more, some Chinese instructors told us that candidates should show their confidence during the SIM check, especially for captains; don’t worry about the operational difference in your country and China, and just doing what you normally do as a captain should be fine. For the CAAC SIM check, the procedure are almost the same, show your respect to the CAAC instructor and try to make good impression are also needed. ATP written test I would like to say, ATP written test is the easy part during the screening, all you need to do is to spend time on the study materials (contact us directly for the ATP study materials). The ATP written test will last 2.5 hours with 100 questions, you need to get 70% to pass. If you fail in the test, you have a second chance 28 days later. With careful reviewing the ATP study materials at least twice, you will have no problem to pass. We wish you good luck with your screening in Chinese airlines! Source: http://www.smile-aviation.com/ Here is a good summary written by a recruitment agency on what to expect and how to prepare for an assessment with a Chinese airline.


Nowadays, more and more pilots from all over the world are being attracted by Chinese airlines. Competitive salary, flexible terms and conditions, comfortable living environments, all the factors make foreign pilots rush to Chinese aviation market.
However, as you may know, the screening in China is not easy to pass, many candidates would say it’s quite tough; hereby I would like to share some useful information for you to well prepare for the screening in Chinese Airlines.
Normally the screening for pilots consists of medical check/company simulator check/ATP written test/CAAC simulator check.
Medical Check
To be honest, the medical check in China is much stricter than anywhere else in the world. You need to be very careful, the check consists of Treadmill (above age 40 only) /ECG(heart)/Type-B ultrasonic /Blood & Urine test (without breakfast) /Eye check/ENT/Internal & Surgery Check/ Chest X-rays / Hearing/ EEG(brain), lots of candidates meet the problems of high blood pressure, kidney stones, and the heart disease, also you need to pay attention if you have done any kind of surgery before or you are taking any medicine for treatments ( the urine test will find out and the CAAC doctor may consider you are taking any drugs).
Here are some tips for you to refer regarding the medical check:
1. Arrive in China 2-3 days earlier before the screening to have a good rest, especially for some candidates who suffer the jet-leg, which will make them really hard to focus and relax, and sometimes it will bring high pressure and cause the bad result of medical check.
2. More exercise, less meat and alcohol, stop smoking (sometimes smoking will cause high blood pressure), get enough sleep to keep a good condition.
3. If you do have high blood pressure or stones in your kidney, you can go to see a doctor and follow doctor’s advice to take some medicine, after stable the blood pressure or remove the stone; you can come to take the medical check.
4. Some CAAC doctors require the candidates to bring the bifocal lens as well as the optometrist’s sheet which shows their glasses degree if needed.
Please be aware that if you fail in the medical check in China, you will have no chance to get a job in China anymore, because the CAAC doctors’ requirements are exactly the same.
Simulator Check in China
Many candidates are not clear about the Chinese instructors’ style and the key points of the check, many pilots who can fly well in their normal flights failed in simulator check as they do not know how to perform well during the check. Hereby, we conclude the following tips of Chinese simulator test for foreign pilots.
The most common way for Chinese instructor to check if the candidates is an excellent pilot with good fly skills are like these:
- Steep turns
- Three kinds of stall: clean configuration stall, turning stall and landing configuration stall.
- One engine failed without FD
- Cross winds
- Cabin depressurization
- Emergency descend
- Evacuation
Normally the SIM will last for 2 to 4 hours, depends on the airlines arrangement.
For more details, please contact us directly when we get to know which type rate simulator check you will participate in.
We suggest candidates practice above key items a few times before come to take the simulator check, buy some SIM time to better prepare for the interview, trust me, it’s worth it.
What’s more, some Chinese instructors told us that candidates should show their confidence during the SIM check, especially for captains; don’t worry about the operational difference in your country and China, and just doing what you normally do as a captain should be fine.
For the CAAC SIM check, the procedure are almost the same, show your respect to the CAAC instructor and try to make good impression are also needed.
ATP written test
I would like to say, ATP written test is the easy part during the screening, all you need to do is to spend time on the study materials (contact us directly for the ATP study materials).
The ATP written test will last 2.5 hours with 100 questions, you need to get 70% to pass. If you fail in the test, you have a second chance 28 days later. With careful reviewing the ATP study materials at least twice, you will have no problem to pass.
We wish you good luck with your screening in Chinese airlines!
Medical Check
To be honest, the medical check in China is much stricter than anywhere else in the world. You need to be very careful, the check consists of Treadmill (above age 40 only) /ECG(heart)/Type-B ultrasonic /Blood & Urine test (without breakfast) /Eye check/ENT/Internal & Surgery Check/ Chest X-rays / Hearing/ EEG(brain), lots of candidates meet the problems of high blood pressure, kidney stones, and the heart disease, also you need to pay attention if you have done any kind of surgery before or you are taking any medicine for treatments ( the urine test will find out and the CAAC doctor may consider you are taking any drugs).
Here are some tips for you to refer regarding the medical check:
1. Arrive in China 2-3 days earlier before the screening to have a good rest, especially for some candidates who suffer the jet-leg, which will make them really hard to focus and relax, and sometimes it will bring high pressure and cause the bad result of medical check.
2. More exercise, less meat and alcohol, stop smoking (sometimes smoking will cause high blood pressure), get enough sleep to keep a good condition.
3. If you do have high blood pressure or stones in your kidney, you can go to see a doctor and follow doctor’s advice to take some medicine, after stable the blood pressure or remove the stone; you can come to take the medical check.
4. Some CAAC doctors require the candidates to bring the bifocal lens as well as the optometrist’s sheet which shows their glasses degree if needed.
Please be aware that if you fail in the medical check in China, you will have no chance to get a job in China anymore, because the CAAC doctors’ requirements are exactly the same.
Simulator Check in China
Many candidates are not clear about the Chinese instructors’ style and the key points of the check, many pilots who can fly well in their normal flights failed in simulator check as they do not know how to perform well during the check. Hereby, we conclude the following tips of Chinese simulator test for foreign pilots.
The most common way for Chinese instructor to check if the candidates is an excellent pilot with good fly skills are like these:
- Steep turns
- Three kinds of stall: clean configuration stall, turning stall and landing configuration stall.
- One engine failed without FD
- Cross winds
- Cabin depressurization
- Emergency descend
- Evacuation
Normally the SIM will last for 2 to 4 hours, depends on the airlines arrangement.
For more details, please contact us directly when we get to know which type rate simulator check you will participate in.
We suggest candidates practice above key items a few times before come to take the simulator check, buy some SIM time to better prepare for the interview, trust me, it’s worth it.
What’s more, some Chinese instructors told us that candidates should show their confidence during the SIM check, especially for captains; don’t worry about the operational difference in your country and China, and just doing what you normally do as a captain should be fine.
For the CAAC SIM check, the procedure are almost the same, show your respect to the CAAC instructor and try to make good impression are also needed.
ATP written test
I would like to say, ATP written test is the easy part during the screening, all you need to do is to spend time on the study materials (contact us directly for the ATP study materials).
The ATP written test will last 2.5 hours with 100 questions, you need to get 70% to pass. If you fail in the test, you have a second chance 28 days later. With careful reviewing the ATP study materials at least twice, you will have no problem to pass.
We wish you good luck with your screening in Chinese airlines!
Source: http://www.smile-aviation.com/ ]]> Pilot Jobs, Interviews, Terms & Conditions fliteadmin Divorces more likely among pilots? http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum/posts///1534.html Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:11:39 +0100 Hi, thank for your reply... I am shocked. Do you think this rape charges are real or just to make money? Regarding divorce and pilots I've found some more stuff doing a google search: A quite informative article can be found here: http://www.gadling.com/2008/09/08/plane-answers-are-pilots-more-likely-to-divorce/ And you wouldn't believe it but there is a website to any issue these days! http://www.pilotdivorce.com/
Regarding divorce and pilots I've found some more stuff doing a google search:

A quite informative article can be found here:
http://www.gadling.com/2008/09/08/plane-answers-are-pilots-more-likely-to-divorce/

And you wouldn't believe it but there is a website to any issue these days!
http://www.pilotdivorce.com/
]]> Crew Lounge & Off Topic fliteadmin Competition for Cathay Pacific http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum/posts///1533.html Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:02:04 +0100 Hong Kong Airlines is going big. The company has just finalized a deal to buy 10 A380 aircraft from Airbus. Full story here Does this mean Cathay gets now some real competition after all?
Full story here

Does this mean Cathay gets now some real competition after all?
]]> Airliners fliteadmin Would you travel by a plane controlled only by computers (no pilots) and why? http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum/posts///1532.html Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:50:37 +0100 The only long term impact i see is the huge Numbers of Unemployment. Crew Lounge & Off Topic vikramsvirdee Divorces more likely among pilots? http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum/posts///1531.html Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:48:10 +0100 I think, This is the matter of Great Concern & need to researched on. I hope I'll take this topic for my case study . But Before that Recently In India there many reports of rapes charges against pilot from the crew member . I cant say much on this but even a small example shows invisible trend in the Aviation Sector . Very Grey area. Believe in Patience,Love will flourish , that all I can Say :) I hope I'll take this topic for my case study . But Before that Recently In India there many reports of rapes charges against pilot from the crew member . I cant say much on this but even a small example shows invisible trend in the Aviation Sector . Very Grey area.

Believe in Patience,Love will flourish , that all I can Say icon_smile.gif ]]> Crew Lounge & Off Topic vikramsvirdee Divorces more likely among pilots? http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum/posts///1530.html Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:10:05 +0100 Hi all, We all know those cliches about the pilot job. Many are a bit antiquated, some seem to stick around longer. The cliche that most pilots spend their hard earned money for alimony is such a sticky one. What is a rumor and what is fact? Cliche or not? I have to tell you that I did not have to make any painful experience myself in this regard, but I see that many of my work mates have struggled with relationships and divorced. Coincidence or is it simply job related? What evidence is there to support that cliché? We all know those cliches about the pilot job. Many are a bit antiquated, some seem to stick around longer. The cliche that most pilots spend their hard earned money for alimony is such a sticky one. What is a rumor and what is fact? Cliche or not? I have to tell you that I did not have to make any painful experience myself in this regard, but I see that many of my work mates have struggled with relationships and divorced. Coincidence or is it simply job related? What evidence is there to support that cliché? ]]> Crew Lounge & Off Topic fliteadmin Airbus 320 CBT. http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum/posts///1529.html Sat, 07 Jan 2012 12:45:33 +0100 :wink: yes indeed it should be nothing but a breeze but ONLY AFTER STUDYING this big piece of material > that is the hardest part ... take the exam is not ... as always To all the fellow pilots out there .. happy new years and may this year 2012 be the one you will get a FLYING job! Stay safe and enjoy each and every landings as if it was your last .. cheers 8) yes indeed it should be nothing but a breeze but ONLY AFTER STUDYING this big piece of material > that is the hardest part ... take the exam is not ... as always
To all the fellow pilots out there ..
happy new years and may this year 2012 be the one you will get a FLYING job! Stay safe and enjoy each and every landings as if it was your last ..
cheers
icon_cool.gif ]]> Flight Training Talk Tomcat_FR Iberia Express, when will it start to operate? http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum/posts///1528.html Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:09:30 +0100 From the news Iberia said in a statement on Tuesday that the creation of Iberia Express is "unnegotiable". Strikes by pilots won't stall the transfer of aircraft to the lower-cost operation, Iberia Chief Executive Officer Rafael Sanchez-Lozano said in a December 20 interview. "No matter what happens, Iberia Express will be operating as planned," he said. A spokeswoman for Iberia wasn't immediately available for comment when contacted by telephone yesterday. When should Iberia Express start to operate? How much will working conditions deteriorate? How does an Iberia Express pilot compare to an EasyJet pilot (T&Cs)?
Iberia said in a statement on Tuesday that the creation of Iberia Express is "unnegotiable". Strikes by pilots won't stall the transfer of aircraft to the lower-cost operation, Iberia Chief Executive Officer Rafael Sanchez-Lozano said in a December 20 interview.

"No matter what happens, Iberia Express will be operating as planned," he said. A spokeswoman for Iberia wasn't immediately available for comment when contacted by telephone yesterday.


When should Iberia Express start to operate? How much will working conditions deteriorate? How does an Iberia Express pilot compare to an EasyJet pilot (T&Cs)? ]]> Airliners fliteadmin Website Talk: pilotjobsnetwork.com http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum/posts///1527.html Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:29:54 +0100 I would like to start a new series of discussions focusing each time on a different pilot job and career website. Here we go: http://www.pilotjobsnetwork.com/ This website started its services many years ago when the internet was still young. It's popularity rose quickly as it was one of the first pilot job websites that contained useful hiring news submitted by users (pilots). Over the years the database was so big, that almost every operator was listed. In the mean time the site has lost some of its glamour of the past as social networks took over some of its functions. Here a list of some pro's and con's: + Maintained actively by users + Database still fairly big, most operators listed + Worldwide Database + Information easy to find - Design - Some data outdated The site is sponsored by advertising. Did you ever use the site, what's your opinion about it?
Here we go:
http://www.pilotjobsnetwork.com/

This website started its services many years ago when the internet was still young. It's popularity rose quickly as it was one of the first pilot job websites that contained useful hiring news submitted by users (pilots). Over the years the database was so big, that almost every operator was listed. In the mean time the site has lost some of its glamour of the past as social networks took over some of its functions.

Here a list of some pro's and con's:

+ Maintained actively by users
+ Database still fairly big, most operators listed
+ Worldwide Database
+ Information easy to find

- Design
- Some data outdated

The site is sponsored by advertising.

Did you ever use the site, what's your opinion about it?
]]> Crew Lounge & Off Topic fliteadmin Embraer rolls out Legacy 500 http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum/posts///1526.html Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:48:38 +0100 First of three prototypes prepares for the next phase toward certification São José dos Campos, Brazil, December 26, 2011 – Embraer rolled out its newest executive jet, the midsize Legacy 500, last December 23, from the production hangar at the São José dos Campos headquarters, in Brazil. This milestone rollout will allow development and test engineers to perform important ground tests, prior to the aircraft’s first flight, which is scheduled for the third quarter of 2012. “This is a significant day for the Legacy 500 program,” said Maurício Almeida, Vice President, Programs – Embraer Executive Jets. “Releasing the aircraft from production to the test team will allow us to gather vital information during ground tests, which will be used to shorten the flight test campaign.” Following the rollout, the aircraft will undergo initial systems evaluations leading to the first engine run, and then to the ground vibration tests (GVT), and the full regimen of ground tests. This aircraft is the first of three prototypes that will be used in development, ground, flight and certification testing. There are more than 800 Embraer engineers supporting these technical efforts. The aircraft will be certified by ANAC (Brazil), FAA (USA), EASA (Europe), and other aviation authorities in key markets throughout the world. The aircraft is powered by two Honeywell HTF 7500E turbofan engines, each one producing 6,540 pounds of thrust at takeoff. They will allow the aircraft to fly at a high-speed cruise of Mach 0.82, and to have a range of 5,600 kilometers (3,000 nautical miles) with four passengers. The jet features the advanced Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion® Integrated Flight Deck, as well as a modern full fly-by-wire system with complete flight envelope protection. The Legacy 500 can accommodate up to 12 passengers in a stand-up cabin with 6-foot (1.82-meter) ceiling and a flat floor. Cabin design and amenities include four berthable (fully flat) seating pairs, a low 6,000-foot cabin altitude, Honeywell’s Ovation® Select Cabin Management System, and internal and external baggage compartments. Premium seats are also available with leg rest, headrest with flexible wings, electrically actuated lumbar support, and massage and heating systems, which are unique to its category. First of three prototypes prepares for the next phase toward certification

São José dos Campos, Brazil, December 26, 2011 – Embraer rolled out its newest executive jet, the midsize Legacy 500, last December 23, from the production hangar at the São José dos Campos headquarters, in Brazil. This milestone rollout will allow development and test engineers to perform important ground tests, prior to the aircraft’s first flight, which is scheduled for the third quarter of 2012.
“This is a significant day for the Legacy 500 program,” said Maurício Almeida, Vice President, Programs – Embraer Executive Jets. “Releasing the aircraft from production to the test team will allow us to gather vital information during ground tests, which will be used to shorten the flight test campaign.”
Following the rollout, the aircraft will undergo initial systems evaluations leading to the first engine run, and then to the ground vibration tests (GVT), and the full regimen of ground tests. This aircraft is the first of three prototypes that will be used in development, ground, flight and certification testing.
There are more than 800 Embraer engineers supporting these technical efforts. The aircraft will be certified by ANAC (Brazil), FAA (USA), EASA (Europe), and other aviation authorities in key markets throughout the world.
The aircraft is powered by two Honeywell HTF 7500E turbofan engines, each one producing 6,540 pounds of thrust at takeoff. They will allow the aircraft to fly at a high-speed cruise of Mach 0.82, and to have a range of 5,600 kilometers (3,000 nautical miles) with four passengers. The jet features the advanced Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion® Integrated Flight Deck, as well as a modern full fly-by-wire system with complete flight envelope protection.
The Legacy 500 can accommodate up to 12 passengers in a stand-up cabin with 6-foot (1.82-meter) ceiling and a flat floor. Cabin design and amenities include four berthable (fully flat) seating pairs, a low 6,000-foot cabin altitude, Honeywell’s Ovation® Select Cabin Management System, and internal and external baggage compartments. Premium seats are also available with leg rest, headrest with flexible wings, electrically actuated lumbar support, and massage and heating systems, which are unique to its category. ]]> BizJet & GA Flying fliteadmin Cargo Pilots worth less? http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum/posts///1525.html Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:48:19 +0100 The Independent Pilots Assn. (IPA), representing about 2,700 United Parcel Service (UPS) pilots, petitioned a US federal court in Washington Thursday, challenging cargo carriers' exemption from new pilot flight time, duty and rest regulations finalized by FAA Wednesday (ATW Daily News, Dec. 22). FAA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on pilot fatigue issued in September 2010 did include airfreight airlines (ATW Daily News, Sept. 13, 2010). But FAA chose to exclude cargo carriers from the final rule, instead giving them the option to opt into the new requirements (ATW Editors' Blog, Dec. 21). "Covering cargo operators under the new rule would be too costly compared to the benefits generated in this portion of the industry," FAA stated. IPA attorney William Trent said the union does not seek to delay implementation of the rule (US airlines must comply with the new regulations by Dec. 21, 2013), but wants cargo airlines included within the scope of the rule. FAA made clear in the text of the new rule that cargo was excluded based on a cost-benefit analysis, saying that cargo "compliance costs significantly exceed the quantified societal benefits." Implementation of the rule is expected to cost airlines $297 million. FAA contended that including cargo carriers would add another $306 million in costs for the airline industry. In a footnote to the rule, the agency explained why it believes imposing such costs on airfreight operators are not worth it: "The projected benefit of avoiding one fatal all-cargo accident ranges between $20.35 million and $32.55 million, depending on the number of crewmembers on board the aircraft." Trent said in a statement that FAA's new rule is plagued by "internal inconsistency," adding, "For example, the FAA states that current regulations do not adequately address the risk of fatigue and that the maintenance of the status quo presents an 'unacceptably high aviation accident risk.' Yet two of the very factors that the FAA cites as exacerbating the risk of pilot fatigue—operating at night and crossing multiple time zones—are more present in cargo operations than in passenger operations." He accused FAA of providing insufficient information on how it conducted the cost-benefit analysis that led to cargo's exemption. "The rule is wholly and utterly opaque when it comes to providing any factual support for the cost-benefit conclusions reached," Trent said. http://atwonline.com/international-aviation-regulation/news/ups-pilots-mount-legal-challenge-faas-pilot-fatigue-rule-1222 Isn't this incredible? Is the crew of a cargo aircraft worth less than a crew with self loading freight? The Independent Pilots Assn. (IPA), representing about 2,700 United Parcel Service (UPS) pilots, petitioned a US federal court in Washington Thursday, challenging cargo carriers' exemption from new pilot flight time, duty and rest regulations finalized by FAA Wednesday (ATW Daily News, Dec. 22).

FAA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on pilot fatigue issued in September 2010 did include airfreight airlines (ATW Daily News, Sept. 13, 2010). But FAA chose to exclude cargo carriers from the final rule, instead giving them the option to opt into the new requirements (ATW Editors' Blog, Dec. 21). "Covering cargo operators under the new rule would be too costly compared to the benefits generated in this portion of the industry," FAA stated.

IPA attorney William Trent said the union does not seek to delay implementation of the rule (US airlines must comply with the new regulations by Dec. 21, 2013), but wants cargo airlines included within the scope of the rule. FAA made clear in the text of the new rule that cargo was excluded based on a cost-benefit analysis, saying that cargo "compliance costs significantly exceed the quantified societal benefits."

Implementation of the rule is expected to cost airlines $297 million. FAA contended that including cargo carriers would add another $306 million in costs for the airline industry. In a footnote to the rule, the agency explained why it believes imposing such costs on airfreight operators are not worth it: "The projected benefit of avoiding one fatal all-cargo accident ranges between $20.35 million and $32.55 million, depending on the number of crewmembers on board the aircraft."

Trent said in a statement that FAA's new rule is plagued by "internal inconsistency," adding, "For example, the FAA states that current regulations do not adequately address the risk of fatigue and that the maintenance of the status quo presents an 'unacceptably high aviation accident risk.' Yet two of the very factors that the FAA cites as exacerbating the risk of pilot fatigue—operating at night and crossing multiple time zones—are more present in cargo operations than in passenger operations."

He accused FAA of providing insufficient information on how it conducted the cost-benefit analysis that led to cargo's exemption. "The rule is wholly and utterly opaque when it comes to providing any factual support for the cost-benefit conclusions reached," Trent said.
http://atwonline.com/international-aviation-regulation/news/ups-pilots-mount-legal-challenge-faas-pilot-fatigue-rule-1222

Isn't this incredible? Is the crew of a cargo aircraft worth less than a crew with self loading freight? ]]> Airliners fliteadmin Your opinion about the FAA proposal to increase hiring minimums for commuters/majors to 700 or 1500 hours? http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum/posts///1524.html Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:10:34 +0100 From the Wall Street Journal (Article) The Federal Aviation Administration is about to propose a minimum experience requirement (700h) for airline co-pilots that is substantially higher than current mandates but considerably below the level sought by Congress (1500h), according to industry officials and others familiar with the details. Does it really increase flight safety? What other options would there be to boost flight safety? (Article)
The Federal Aviation Administration is about to propose a minimum experience requirement (700h) for airline co-pilots that is substantially higher than current mandates but considerably below the level sought by Congress (1500h), according to industry officials and others familiar with the details.

Does it really increase flight safety?
What other options would there be to boost flight safety? ]]> Aviation News and Rumours fliteadmin My first forum post http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum/posts///1523.html Sun, 25 Dec 2011 22:01:53 +0100 Thanks! Introduce Yourself... fliteadmin My first forum post http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum/posts///1522.html Sun, 25 Dec 2011 17:50:16 +0100 Hey Stefan. Thanks a lot for the detailed response. I hope I am not taking up too much of your time. I do have many questions but for now I just wanted to wish you a very merry Christmas. Have a wonderful time with the wife and kids :-). . ]]> Introduce Yourself... tasnikkhan My first forum post http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum/posts///1521.html Sat, 24 Dec 2011 12:50:25 +0100 Hey there fliteadmin. Thanks for taking notice of a new user. It appears that this forum is in dire need of more attention, I have found some great resources here and they have come of a lot of assistance. Thanks for the flowers. I would like to have more users on here. Not really to make commercial gain; I would see it as reward for all the time I invest into it. But the world has not been waiting for this website, so I will need to keep working on it and to improve the content even more so that one day it will be a major career networking resource for pilots. It still amazes me how much good information about flight safety, training, jobs, career, etc. is out there, but it is a) either spread all over the internet and hard to find, even with google ;-) b) companies keep things that would help the flight safety inhouse, "knowledge hiding" c) training material that would help us all to be safer pilots is sold at a high price I am trying to work against these odds while still observing copyright laws, that's basically what keeps me going. I would actually love to fly a big airline mainly because, you know, money Thanks for being so honest. I can understand your situation, or at least I believe I do. :) It's true in general that the bigger the plane, the bigger the salary with some exceptions. I think it is also in most cases the correct approach to your career planning. Once you have flown a a big jet, it is much easier to go back and find a job on a smaller plane. Now that I know you age, don't worry about it - no restrictions there. You need to be 21 years of age to get an Air Tranport Pilot Licence (ATPL). Flying is my dream, I know its melodramatic and passionately romantic but I think that's what drives me onward. ..... To be honest I am doing my engineering degree simply because I have come to know that airline companies prefer a candidate with a formal graduation when recruiting. Flying lost some of it's shiny, romantic image in recent years. But there is still something special attached to it, no doubt. Flying away, leaving the ground, meeting other cultures, it has become ordinary in a way but it has remained a very unique work. I see that you plan ahead, one of the qualities a good pilot needs :) It's very clever if you finish your 'ground' education first. I t will give you a better start when applying for pilot jobs and it might be useful as a backup. About the horror stories of unemployment. Yes, they are true. Especially the US and Europe have been hit by job shortages in recent years. In Asia the situation is quite different. And I think that Asia will need more pilots over the next 5-10 years until the market is saturated like in the US and Europe. If you have the correct aircraft rating and some experience on it, pilots should not be unemployed for too long, even in US and EU, that is if they have a normal level of performance. But there are factors that can make it difficult to find employment: Age, type rated on an aircraft that is not much in demand, pilot does not want or can relocate, pilot performance, appearance, not the interview type...etc... From what I know in your case, I do not see a big obstacle for the moment. Feel free to ask more questions, i will be happy to answer. Best regards, Stefan tasnikkhan wrote:

Hey there fliteadmin. Thanks for taking notice of a new user. It appears that this forum is in dire need of more attention, I have found some great resources here and they have come of a lot of assistance.


Thanks for the flowers. I would like to have more users on here. Not really to make commercial gain; I would see it as reward for all the time I invest into it. But the world has not been waiting for this website, so I will need to keep working on it and to improve the content even more so that one day it will be a major career networking resource for pilots.

It still amazes me how much good information about flight safety, training, jobs, career, etc. is out there, but it is
a) either spread all over the internet and hard to find, even with google icon_wink.gif
b) companies keep things that would help the flight safety inhouse, "knowledge hiding"
c) training material that would help us all to be safer pilots is sold at a high price

I am trying to work against these odds while still observing copyright laws, that's basically what keeps me going.

tasnikkhan wrote:
I would actually love to fly a big airline mainly because, you know, money

Thanks for being so honest. I can understand your situation, or at least I believe I do. icon_smile.gif
It's true in general that the bigger the plane, the bigger the salary with some exceptions.
I think it is also in most cases the correct approach to your career planning. Once you have flown a a big jet, it is much easier to go back and find a job on a smaller plane.

Now that I know you age, don't worry about it - no restrictions there. You need to be 21 years of age to get an Air Tranport Pilot Licence (ATPL).

tasnikkhan wrote:
Flying is my dream, I know its melodramatic and passionately romantic but I think that's what drives me onward. ..... To be honest I am doing my engineering degree simply because I have come to know that airline companies prefer a candidate with a formal graduation when recruiting.


Flying lost some of it's shiny, romantic image in recent years. But there is still something special attached to it, no doubt. Flying away, leaving the ground, meeting other cultures, it has become ordinary in a way but it has remained a very unique work.

I see that you plan ahead, one of the qualities a good pilot needs icon_smile.gif It's very clever if you finish your 'ground' education first. I t will give you a better start when applying for pilot jobs and it might be useful as a backup.

About the horror stories of unemployment. Yes, they are true. Especially the US and Europe have been hit by job shortages in recent years. In Asia the situation is quite different. And I think that Asia will need more pilots over the next 5-10 years until the market is saturated like in the US and Europe. If you have the correct aircraft rating and some experience on it, pilots should not be unemployed for too long, even in US and EU, that is if they have a normal level of performance. But there are factors that can make it difficult to find employment: Age, type rated on an aircraft that is not much in demand, pilot does not want or can relocate, pilot performance, appearance, not the interview type...etc...

From what I know in your case, I do not see a big obstacle for the moment.
Feel free to ask more questions, i will be happy to answer.

Best regards,
Stefan



]]> Introduce Yourself... fliteadmin My first forum post http://www.flightwork.com/pilot-forum/posts///1520.html Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:58:15 +0100 Hey there fliteadmin. Thanks for taking notice of a new user. It appears that this forum is in dire need of more attention, I have found some great resources here and they have come of a lot of assistance. To answer your question I have currently completed my A'levels and am studying electronic engineering at university. Frankly speaking I am not really aware of the job of a pilot in complete detail. I do realize the absolute basics just like everybody else but I would like to know more. I would actually love to fly a big airline mainly because, you know, money :-P. Its a tough world we are living in and the nation I live in really isn't doing me much favors either. However now that I think of it I think I would just do the necessary training to just help me get the hell out of where I am living. Hmm.... Upon even further thought, I think I would just love to get a job ANYWHERE outside of my current nation of residence. I have heard of some strange things such as JAA certification or something, I may be wrong in the abbreviation. It would be great if you could help and clarify. (whew! Long paragraph :-P) I will be 21 years old on the 8th of July of next year. I hope that helps Flying is my dream, I know its melodramatic and passionately romantic but I think that's what drives me onward. If it takes a full-time effort I would gladly do it. To be honest I am doing my engineering degree simply because I have come to know that airline companies prefer a candidate with a formal graduation when recruiting. I have heard horror stories of pilots remaining unemployed for months and I know the risks of this but deep down, I am sure that this will be the most rewarding risk I will probably ever take at least on a personal level regardless of the outcome. Thank you in advance
To answer your question I have currently completed my A'levels and am studying electronic engineering at university.

Frankly speaking I am not really aware of the job of a pilot in complete detail. I do realize the absolute basics just like everybody else but I would like to know more.

I would actually love to fly a big airline mainly because, you know, money icon_razz.gif. Its a tough world we are living in and the nation I live in really isn't doing me much favors either. However now that I think of it I think I would just do the necessary training to just help me get the hell out of where I am living. Hmm.... Upon even further thought, I think I would just love to get a job ANYWHERE outside of my current nation of residence. I have heard of some strange things such as JAA certification or something, I may be wrong in the abbreviation. It would be great if you could help and clarify. (whew! Long paragraph icon_razz.gif)

I will be 21 years old on the 8th of July of next year. I hope that helps

Flying is my dream, I know its melodramatic and passionately romantic but I think that's what drives me onward. If it takes a full-time effort I would gladly do it. To be honest I am doing my engineering degree simply because I have come to know that airline companies prefer a candidate with a formal graduation when recruiting.

I have heard horror stories of pilots remaining unemployed for months and I know the risks of this but deep down, I am sure that this will be the most rewarding risk I will probably ever take at least on a personal level regardless of the outcome.

Thank you in advance ]]> Introduce Yourself... tasnikkhan