32 - working at CF as reserve Aircraft Maint. Tech. (AVN) + flying Cadets on fam flights during summers
35 - multi IFR then job up North (office/ramp) for a month before quitting and moving to Europe
35 - JAR "frozen" ATPL (14 theory + exams completed)
36 - A300-B4 F/O

All I can say is if you have the right passport/relatives/contacts go find work elsewhere. I would still be waiting around the office/ramp (of a job I quit) had I stayed in Canada, not to mention lived on Kraft Dinner. Mind you now the wait is for line training but I am making more than I ever did i...

Like the previous poster said... watch the deals, a charter I have used a number of times to go overseas is Air Transat. They can have some pretty dirt cheap fares, sometimes only one way though. I've heard of the standy-by thing but that's so unreliable it's not worth it. You could end up paying mo...

MRO... very interesting avatar

My mind wandered a bit... pardon me

When I saw this website I couldn't help but drool at the thought... it is real folks, you can become an airline pilot straight out of flight school
JUST NOT IN CANADA !!

http://www.henrybevan.co.uk/flying/

That's why I got out of Canada.

I'd have to say that I've always loved flying but not in terms of a machine... like ooOO look at that Concorde, etc (I don't care about the make and model) I've always just enjoyed the feeling I get on take-off, not caring to know what engine is revving up creating that feeling. Possibly because I'm...

I know that this is not exactly the thread topic but not being able to point ? I believe that's a personal preference that each person has. I haven't flown anything bigger than a light twin but on all my rides it's been drilled into me to point because the examiner wants to see it. There's also some...

I was laughing so hard everyone at the internet cafe looked over

That is the greatest... to work with fun people like that. His first initial doesn't happen to be S ? does it ?

Cheers

That's great news mysideone, congrats !

If things work out for me I will be posting on this thread in the new year with some news of my own.

Cheers,
350TT

pa31t <========= Do you have your JAR-FCL ? Have you taken the course in Greece.

For that matter, has anyone researched the conversion from ICAO to JAA in Greece ? If you have studied there please post with your experiences and if you now have a job.

Thank you,
350TT

Coming from another low-timer... Everyone has instincts... learn to read your own. No two people will have the same way of recognizing a bad situation. Quick examples of my own instincts/subconscious methods: I have learned that if I am late for work a couple of times in one month -- it's time for m...

Just my two cents... but I would definitely NOT get your renewal if they will be hiring you. Like the post above, a very important question to ask in the interview -- will you be getting a PCC or a PPC ? That way if they say PCC you can ask how they will let you renew your IFR (ie time off, or paid ...

There are companies out there that hire even when it's fall or winter because there are always people moving around. It may not seem obvious but they are out there. Also, I have found that operators and CP's for the most part are willing to sit with you for 5 min to discuss things when you go knocki...

I recently spoke with an instructor at Global Aviation in Greece and asked about the conversion to JAR, also about my seaplane rating and how to get the equivalent for JAR. He mentioned that Air Sea Lines is the only company in Greece that uses floats and he said that they have special permission to...

18/20 for me... fascinating, the eyebrows dip aparently...hmmm

Still not that easy to use in the "bush"

I bought this emergency bathroom kit that I take when flying long cross-countries (Rest stop sp?) but man would that be a b%^#@ to use with no autopilot and someone else in the plane for that matter !

Oh, and as for the original question... since I only worry about legs and arm pits, I use a razor until it begins to get even a hint of rust or I get too many nicks -- usually about a month.

Speaking from a woman's point of view... if there are any where you happen to be living at the moment ... a man who's used a razor blade to shave is preferred over an electric shaver EVERY time ! I'm a sucker for close shaves

Intentional Left Bank <=== I believe that some people are more prone to addictive personalities. I myself know that I get an adrenaline rush when I go gambling -- However ! because I know I lean towards gambling, I have not yet gone to Vegas as this would to me be like tempting fate as you put it. I...

I totally agree with Cpt SnJ. As for the matter, mentioned by the post above me, of a misunderstanding leading to animosity... well, that's possible but for me it will more than likely be a STANDARDS issue. Eventhough I am not yet flying (office/FA) I am in the line up waiting and I notice how some ...

Whipline...... you have your ATPL though... maybe cyyz doesn't.

cheers,
350TT

I stand corrected... there is now a private forum for women on AvCanada at the bottom of the index.... whadaya know I never checked the bottom of the list...

Hello to all the women out there !! Thanks for the thread petite, great idea :D Just a thought: maybe we should ask for a forum index section for women ? Although, it would be hard to stop any pouncers ready to spoil the thread. I've a CPL/M-IFR + float and I've been in the final stages of getting m...

I don't have the knowledge you seek in this matter but Northerners seems quite friendly. I suggest you pitch them a deal they can't refuse. Maybe even draw up a rough business plan with a friend and go visit (not call) every operator medium and small that fly into YZF. If you can afford it - how abo...

I wouldn't call my job a dockhand but it's similar in that I'll have to wait 2 yrs before seeing the inside of an aircraft. At least I consider myself lucky to have gotten a job in June ! It really is about timing as there can be people leaving the company at any given time of the year. I must say, ...