Advice to move on

expat2 · Post by **expat2** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 9:14 pm

Hearing things are so great in the Industry these days I'm trying to get out of Instructing and get out to the west or north to get some valuble "operational experiance" I have 700 TT, 500 PIC, Float, IATRA, all the normal goods. I have applied to many companies with only one call back, I have a bag packed and can leave for anywhere in 2 weeks or less, willing to relocate anywhere, anyone want to PM me to give me some feedback greatly appreciated.

Thanks

xsbank · Post by **xsbank** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 11:09 am

" ...I have applied to many companies with only one call back..."

How many have YOU called back? This is not a passive process where you just send out resumes (even MY resumes

) and just wait for the calls - you have to be proactive and determined. You should keep a log and you should note the responses from everyone you have replied to. How do you get responses? Visiting is best, 'phone calls are second best, e-mails are least-best (is that a word?).

You must call them back in 2 or 3 weeks and ask them if they need anyone yet. They need to get to know you! There is still a shortage of experienced guys, but lots of companies are manned-up for the season now so the search will get harder.

Good luck. And don't forget to let us know how you make out!

V2 · Post by V2 » Wed Jun 06, 2007 1:33 pm

is it just me or are lowbies getting lazy.. with todays market get your ass out there and knock on a door, poof you got a job... simple.. really it is. So head west or north like you want, job isn't coming to you on a silver plater, if your bag is already packed, then go

expat2 · Post by **expat2** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 4:59 pm

Will Do, not expecting anything on a silver platter, just looking for some advice on how to get to know people, not like i can just drive down the road to knock on some doors here. Thanks all for your PM's and great advice.

Kelowna Pilot · Post by **Kelowna Pilot** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 11:32 pm

Go to St. Andrew's, Manitoba.

According to the Winnipeg Free Press, Air Canada is hoping to pick up new recruits there.

http://www.avcanada.ca/forums2/viewtopic.php?t=31618

Elessar_44 · Post by **Elessar_44** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 1:03 pm

V2 wrote:is it just me or are lowbies getting lazy.. with todays market get your ass out there and knock on a door, poof you got a job... simple.. really it is. So head west or north like you want, job isn't coming to you on a silver plater, if your bag is already packed, then go

I went up to Thunder Bay the last couple days and knocked on some doors there, after multiple call backs before hand, and no job. So it isn't as easy as "poof" all times

Shotgun10 · Post by **Shotgun10** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 1:14 pm

I went up to Thunder Bay the last couple days and knocked on some doors there, after multiple call backs before hand, and no job. So it isn't as easy as "poof" all times

The "poof" is really dependant of you and your experience. If you have over 1000TT with any experience then you will find work somwhere.
IMHO

Elessar_44 · Post by **Elessar_44** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 1:57 pm

Shotgun10 wrote:
I went up to Thunder Bay the last couple days and knocked on some doors there, after multiple call backs before hand, and no job. So it isn't as easy as "poof" all times
The "poof" is really dependant of you and your experience. If you have over 1000TT with any experience then you will find work somwhere.
IMHO

Well that's true. I should have said in my post that I'm a 235TT wonder, hehe

Shotgun10 · Post by **Shotgun10** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 2:12 pm

We were all there at one point....good luck!

We sometimes forget that....one piece of advice if you eant it.
Always treat everyone in the aviation industry like they are your future boss!

xsbank · Post by **xsbank** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 11:11 pm

You'll have to go a lot farther out than Thunder Bay. Believe it or not, T.B. is considered civilized!