Prashant K 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2007 Hi.I wanted to know if it is advisable to self sponsor you own licenses? Ivr read on ask captain lim forums that stated getting a job with an airline with self sposored licenses would stand a slim chance. What do you guys think about it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony 1 Report post Posted February 17, 2007 I guess the main reason airlines prefer pilots who went through THEIR own cadetship is that they can make sure the pilots fly & think as per their liking/preference. There is a slight difference (or maybe emphasis) in training from one flying school to another, as well as airlines. If one argues that flying skills acquired are similar across all flying school, then consider the mentality built into the trainees (i.e. how they solve a problem, how they handle emergencies etc). To rephrase, you may have the same outcome, but the process may very well be different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prashant K 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2007 Okay. But don't you save the airline money also they dont they cover all these aspects in type rating. When you become emplyed as a first officer dont they train you for all that you have just mentioned? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted February 17, 2007 Prashant, self sponsoring stands no less-a-chance of getting into an airline than a cadet pilot. Cadet Pilots aren't guaranteed jobs until completion of their training and their is sufficient availability, but obviously they typically dont have to try as hard to get a position with a major. Which ever route you choose to take, both have similar outcomes. Where you end up solely depends on your determination. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prashant K 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2007 yeah i guess your right.......thanks mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony 1 Report post Posted February 17, 2007 Okay. But don't you save the airline money also they dont they cover all these aspects in type rating. When you become emplyed as a first officer dont they train you for all that you have just mentioned? If someone sponsors you, you are bonded to service the sponsor for X number of years - that's where they get their "contribution" back. Nevertheless, Gibb has a point - it's about how hard you try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khaled 2 Report post Posted February 17, 2007 Also timing and luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sherman 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2007 Okay. But don't you save the airline money also they dont they cover all these aspects in type rating. When you become emplyed as a first officer dont they train you for all that you have just mentioned? thats what i'm thinking of... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
