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I've just finished my flight training and am looking for my first job, if there are any books on how to find your first job as a pilot or how to be a good pilot I would really like to read them.

I've read the following books

• Highest Duty by Chesley B. Sullenberger
• An astronauts guide to life on earth by Chris Hadfield
• Fly! by Richard De Crespigny

Currently listening to The killing Zone, 2nd Edition by Paul A. Craig

Anything helps

Thanks

I’m starting to think that for entry level GA flying jobs (scenic, charter, skydive, etc.) the resume itself is only part of the equation.

I recently approached an operator who told me he has 354 resumes sitting in his inbox. Most applicants have fairly similar hours, ratings, and experience. And honestly, most aviation resumes also look very similar.

So once everyone meets the minimum standard, what actually makes someone stand out?

I’m not talking about airline hiring or flight school instructing, but smaller operators where personality and fit probably matter more. It almost feels like they’re not just hiring “a pilot” they’re hiring someone they can work long days with, trust around customers, and realistically enjoy being around.

In other words:
“Would I want to have a beer with this person after work?”

Maybe that’s oversimplifying it, but I’m curious what people think.

How do you actually make yourself memorable in the mind of a chief pilot or hiring manager when 300 other applicants have similar qualifications and flight time?

Not gimmicks necessarily but genuine ways of separating yourself from the pack.

Especially interested in hearing from people involved in hiring for smaller GA operations.

Hi everyone

I'm a CPL holder, soon to look for my first job in Australia.

I've had a few people recommend to me doing the GA ready course in Darwin as it prepares you well for jobs up their and there's a chance you might find work at the end of it.

Another one of my friends has recommended that i go to the Australian Jump Pilot Academy as it also prepares you for sky diving operations and it could potentially lead to work after.

I'm not sure which course to pick or if it's even worth the money. For people who are working as pilot's in Australia what would you do? Any advice helps

Thanks

Does anyone know how to approach an air operator in person for a job as a pilot? specifically in Australia or New Zealand?

Targeting Charter, Scenic, and Skydiving pilot jobs?