Hello everyone!
I read about A LOT of good subjects on this website but this is my first post!
I will be graduating in 6 months from a flight college with CPL, Multi-Ifr gr.1
I am currently looking for any kind of other certification/training that could help me land my first job.
I will do the following exams at TC:
- IATRA
- Flight Dispatcher Met
- Flight Dispatcher Ops
I am also thinking about doing my floats (7h)
Since I don't really have connections in aviation, I will do a roadtrip after graduation. I am willing to work hard on the ramp/dispatch/dock to get a seat in the cockpit.
Do you guys have any tips to boost a low-time cv, such as certification/training/TC exams ?
I'm NOT thinking about paying for a ppc though.
Thank you all and merry Christmas!
DownAndLock
Boost A Low-Time CV
Moderators: sky's the limit, sepia, Sulako, Right Seat Captain, lilfssister, North Shore
-
DownAndLock
- Rank 0
- Posts: 5
- Joined: Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:37 am
-
esp803
Re: Boost A Low-Time CV
D&L,
Welcome to the wonderful/miserable adventure that is Canadian Aviation. Keep a good attitude and work ethic and this will be an amazing, rewarding career, which most of your friends will be incredibly jealous about. None of them will get the chance to go to Shamatawa or Pik! On to your question.
As far as "boosting" your CV, just remember that everybody was once in your shoes and understands that at this point in your career your resume is weak. Look for things outside of aviation that might be an asset to the place you are applying. If you are keen on working for a lodger, carpentry/eletrical/mechanical skills are probably more important then your 200 or so hours. If the bush isn't your thing and you love the idea of instructing then any past teaching experience (substitue teaching, cadet ground school, sports coaching....). Maybe you suffer from SJS, in which case skills at excel might be useful in a dispatch position. I'm not talking about being able to make a graph, but a vast knowledge on the use of formulas within excel. Be honest, give it time and things will work out.
Also remember, it is possible to go straight into an airplane without those frustrating years on the ramp. This usually involves going somewhere that ends in Lake or starts with Fort. It's not for everybody, but neither is dispatching or ramping in a city. Generally speaking PIC is king, Multi-PIC is super-king, but at the right company that treats you well, with respect and has a system for you to advance it won't really matter in the long run. After 5 or 10 years you will be at roughly the same spot as your former peers, some may get to the end game fast, some may enjoy their younger years more, in the end though if you stick to it, it will all work out.
Wow, just re read this... I ramble a lot after this many beers. Don't worry about boosting your resume, make one up*, have someone proof read and edit it. Make a generic resume and tailor your cover letter to the company you are applying to.
E
*I mean make one, not make one up. Like put facts on the paper.
Welcome to the wonderful/miserable adventure that is Canadian Aviation. Keep a good attitude and work ethic and this will be an amazing, rewarding career, which most of your friends will be incredibly jealous about. None of them will get the chance to go to Shamatawa or Pik! On to your question.
As far as "boosting" your CV, just remember that everybody was once in your shoes and understands that at this point in your career your resume is weak. Look for things outside of aviation that might be an asset to the place you are applying. If you are keen on working for a lodger, carpentry/eletrical/mechanical skills are probably more important then your 200 or so hours. If the bush isn't your thing and you love the idea of instructing then any past teaching experience (substitue teaching, cadet ground school, sports coaching....). Maybe you suffer from SJS, in which case skills at excel might be useful in a dispatch position. I'm not talking about being able to make a graph, but a vast knowledge on the use of formulas within excel. Be honest, give it time and things will work out.
Also remember, it is possible to go straight into an airplane without those frustrating years on the ramp. This usually involves going somewhere that ends in Lake or starts with Fort. It's not for everybody, but neither is dispatching or ramping in a city. Generally speaking PIC is king, Multi-PIC is super-king, but at the right company that treats you well, with respect and has a system for you to advance it won't really matter in the long run. After 5 or 10 years you will be at roughly the same spot as your former peers, some may get to the end game fast, some may enjoy their younger years more, in the end though if you stick to it, it will all work out.
Wow, just re read this... I ramble a lot after this many beers. Don't worry about boosting your resume, make one up*, have someone proof read and edit it. Make a generic resume and tailor your cover letter to the company you are applying to.
E
*I mean make one, not make one up. Like put facts on the paper.
-
DownAndLock
- Rank 0
- Posts: 5
- Joined: Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:37 am
Re: Boost A Low-Time CV
E,
I do have experience in other fields such as landscapping. I also have experience on tractors/worklifts.
I'll definitely add those kind of things to my cv!
Thank you for your response!
Fly safe,
D&L
I do have experience in other fields such as landscapping. I also have experience on tractors/worklifts.
I'll definitely add those kind of things to my cv!
Thank you for your response!
Fly safe,
D&L
Re: Boost A Low-Time CV
There is also a great thread called "Cover letter and resume redux".
Type that in the search bar, and I believe it is tabbed at the top of one of the forums.
Good luck!
Type that in the search bar, and I believe it is tabbed at the top of one of the forums.
Good luck!
Re: Boost A Low-Time CV
It's in the employment forum. Some really good tips and recommendations in there.
http://www.avcanada.ca/forums2/viewtopi ... 13&t=47666
http://www.avcanada.ca/forums2/viewtopi ... 13&t=47666
