A goldmine of practical tips on career opportunities, training,
building flight time, and hiring practices, this book was called
right on target by the hiring manager at United Airlines.
Make your aviation career take off ...
The strong economy is rubbing off on the aviation industry: pilot
starts and airline hires are on the upswing. And with half the
current pilot roster at major airlines set to retire by 2010, career
opportunities are tremendous! Making the most of them is what the
Professional Pilot Career Guide is all about.
This essential resource gives you a
complete, top-to-bottom survey of flying opportunities -- including
the airlines, corporate and charter flying, aircraft ferrying (both
domestic and transatlantic), and even flight instruction.
Career pilot Robert Mark dispenses
goal-achieving tips on nearly every aviation-career decision, moving
you from private pilot to the ranks of a professional aviator. Here
you'll find coverage of ratings -- including practical test
standards -- as well as valuable pointers on the job hunt,
networking, what you need to know about regional airlines, the
majors, and more. The Professional Pilot Career Guide features:
* Numerous revealing, in-depth
personal interviews with pilots who tell how they made it -- and
what employers are looking for
* A list of 198 interview questions applicants might be asked and
tips on the 10 most frequent mistakes they make -- plus Internet
resources that can speed your search for job-related information
* A real-world look at what its like to fly for the airlines, a
corporation, or for a charter company -- including insights into
pay, benefits, types of aircraft flown, and future prospects.
* Reviews of the major employment and training companies and pilot
organizations throughout the world, such as the Airline Pilots
Association
If you're serious about flying for a
living, and want to make your mark in the fast-expanding aviation
industry, let the Professional Pilot Career Guide become part of
your successful career plan. |