#11
|
|||
|
|||
I know it's slightly off the original topic, but I am 24 years old and don't think I've quite earned $120k in my life so far, let alone saved that much. When I was in Yr 12 I was considering the various options for flight training and at the time all were too expensive to afford (my parents briefly considered re-mortgaging the house but I wasn't willing to let them do that).
I think UNSW's program may now be payable completely though HELP/HECS, which essentially provides an interest free (well, indexed only to inflation) loan. That's probably a better way to go about it if money's an issue.
__________________
My JetPhotos
86 Flights::29 Airlines::32 Aircraft Types::46 Airports::18 Countries::320,200km Upcoming Work Trip: BNE-SYD-OAG//DBO-SYD-BNE |
#12
|
|||
|
|||
$120K might be a lot to save, but what about loans?
And secondly, if you don't do a cadetship, it's a LOT cheaper! Mick |
#13
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
|
#14
|
|||
|
|||
Swinburne University do a degree program where FEE HELP (or whatever they're calling it this week) is available for the flying component upto just over 80k from memory.
There is no doubt that the cadet route is one that the airlines are pushing. With Jetstar, Rex, Sharp, QLink running them, and Virgin and Tiger talking about it, it seems to be the way the industry is going. There is no way that the GA industry will be able to provide, medium term, the number of pilots that will be required in Australia, and despite many nay-sayers there is really no evidence that a cadet pilot is not of equal quality to a "GA" pilot throughout the world. Cadet progams are not new, and have been well accepted throughout the world. The MPL is another issue, and with the work that ICAO and most regulators are doing on it (not CASA however) it will become more and more popular. |
#15
|
|||
|
|||
Of all the cadet programs out there, the Qantas program is about the only one which I thought was sensible, value for money. Unfortunately they don't appear to have run it over the last couple of years. Maybe something to do with a certain other airlines cadet sha... I mean scheme........?
I'd be a bit more supportive of "other" airlines cadetships if they weren't there to rip off cadets, place them on seperate agreements to the rest of the pilot body and to ensure airline execs received bonuses because of the 'success' of the cadet sha... ah there I go again, scheme. For those who aren't aware, there is currently a Senate Inquiry going on concerning pilot training and airline safety standards (among many other things!) in Australia. While many will argue the bias that Pprune provides with such a topic, there is a thread there concerning the Senate Inquiry that is well worth a read. Contains links to many reports by Plane Talking's Ben Sandilands. He seems like he's the only journo to have his finger on the pulse so to speak, about the going's on of the Senate Inquiry. I only have a bit over 8 years of experience in the aviation industry and all of that has been in General Aviation, so I can only provide a point of view from my experience over those years, but I (and also shared by many others in the industry) am growing more and more concerned about the number of young people who are so tunnel visioned on getting an airline job, that they don't explore all possibilities and avenues that are available to them. In particular, training and the range of jobs available to them once they are qualified. One of the major impacts this will have on the industry in the long term is the lack of pilots coming through the ranks to keep this very vital part of the Australian Aviation Industry going. I don't think people understand how important GA is to Australia, which can have major implications later on. I guess the point I'm trying to make, is for those who are thinking of entering the industry, DO YOUR RESEARCH!!!!!! Mick |
#16
|
|||
|
|||
Part of the reason I have decided not to actively pursue cadet programs is that they put cadets on a different agreement and well below standard wage. I also have heard rumours that in most cadetships a cadet won't get allocated that many flying hours under their employment. I have decided the only cadetship I will apply for is the Cathay Pacific one, mainly because they pay for your training and then put you on the same sub-standard wage, which is marginally better I suppose.
|
#17
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
Anyway, that's just my views of all the issues surrounding cadet programs and career progression in the industry itself, but I am sure there are plenty of people on here much more knowledgeable and better informed on these issues than me. So I'm quite happy to just enjoy flying for recreational purposes for now.
__________________
PPL and flying member at Schofields Flying Club |
#18
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
|
#19
|
|||
|
|||
I'll get further details when I see her this week. He works for VB and from everything I was told this opportunity is through VB. He was given a choice of doing it at Bankstown or Melbourne (not sure which Melbourne airport was only told Melbourne).
|
#20
|
|||
|
|||
JB at the senate inquiry on the 18th of March said the cadet program will start in early 2012 and they still have many details to sort out. There has been nothing released by the company since then, so I can’t see how someone could be offered a course and be given a price for the program.
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|