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Course How to Get a Job as a Professional Pilot

Course How to Get a Job as a Professional Pilot

Curriculum

35 Sections
92 Lessons
1 Week

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📚 MODULE 1: Understanding the Aviation Job Market
11
- 1.1
  📩Mass email sending with your CV
- 1.2
  📄 Editable Pilot CV Template (Word & PDF).
- 1.3
  🛫 AI Airline Pilot Interview Simulator ✈️🤖
- 1.4
  📊 Job Application Tracker
- 1.5
  🛫 Airline Pilot Job Portals
- 1.6
  a320
- 1.7
  b737
- 1.8
  RYANAIR TECHNICAL QUESTIONS
- 1.9
  WIZZAIR
- 1.10
  Pilots Guide To The Successful Interview
- 1.11
  The Complete Airline Pilot Interview Work Book
1.1 Overview of the Global Pilot Job Market
3
- 2.1
  Current state of the aviation industry.
- 2.2
  Post-COVID recovery and hiring trends.
- 2.3
  Future outlook: low-cost carriers, cargo, business aviation.
1.2 Types of Pilot Jobs
5
- 3.1
  Airline pilot (First Officer / Captain).
- 3.2
  Corporate / business aviation.
- 3.3
  Flight instructor (FI, CRI, TRI).
- 3.4
  Ferry, cargo, air ambulance, bush pilot.
- 3.5
  Government, military, and private contractors.
1.3 Understanding Employers’ Expectations
3
- 4.1
  What airlines and operators look for.
- 4.2
  The balance of hard skills vs. soft skills.
- 4.3
  What sets successful candidates apart.
📚 MODULE 2: Technical and Professional Readiness
0
2.1 Licenses and Ratings in Demand
3
- 6.1
  CPL, Frozen ATPL, MCC, JOC, UPRT.
- 6.2
  Type ratings: when to invest in one.
- 6.3
  License conversions (EASA, FAA, ICAO, DGAC, etc.).
2.2 Flight Hours and Experience Building
3
- 7.1
  Strategies for low-hour pilots.
- 7.2
  Instructional flying, towing, ferry, humanitarian missions.
- 7.3
  Importance of Multi-Crew Coordination experience.
2.3 Essential Requirements
3
- 8.1
  Class 1 Medical Certificate.
- 8.2
  ICAO English proficiency and exam prep.
- 8.3
  Additional certifications (DGAC, TSA, AVSEC, CRM).
📚 MODULE 3: Crafting a Professional Pilot Profile
0
3.1 Creating a Pilot-Specific Resume (CV)
3
- 10.1
  Best format and key sections.
- 10.2
  What to avoid and how to use keywords.
- 10.3
  Tailoring CVs for specific roles or regions.
3.2 Writing a Powerful Cover Letter
3
- 11.1
  Effective structure and tone.
- 11.2
  Customization tips for each company.
- 11.3
  Sample templates and common mistakes.
3.3 Building a Strong Online Presence
3
- 12.1
  LinkedIn for pilots: optimizing your profile.
- 12.2
  Pilot platforms: Pilotbase, AviationCV, SkyJobs.
- 12.3
  Personal branding in aviation.
3.4 Organizing Your Documents
3
- 13.1
  Must-have documents: licenses, logbook, passport, etc.
- 13.2
  Scanning and compiling professional digital files.
- 13.3
  Apps and tools for digital logbook management.
📚 MODULE 4: Strategic Job Search Techniques
0
4.1 Where to Look for Jobs
3
- 15.1
  Specialized job boards and platforms.
- 15.2
  Understanding job ads and filtering opportunities.
- 15.3
  Setting up alerts and staying up to date.
4.2 Reaching Out to Employers
3
- 16.1
  Open applications vs. official job postings.
- 16.2
  Writing effective emails to HR.
- 16.3
  How to follow up respectfully.
4.3 Building a Professional Network
3
- 17.1
  How to start networking in aviation.
- 17.2
  Airshows, job fairs, and recruiting events.
- 17.3
  Alumni, instructors, and internal company connections.
4.4 Tracking and Organizing Applications
2
- 18.1
  Spreadsheets, Notion, or personal CRM templates.
- 18.2
  Following up without being too persistent.
📚 MODULE 5: Preparing for Assessments and Interviews
0
5.1 Technical Interviews
3
- 20.1
  Common questions (systems, SOPs, meteorology).
- 20.2
  How to study for technical assessments.
- 20.3
  How to brief for a simulator session.
5.2 HR Interviews and Personal Skills
3
- 21.1
  Behavioral questions (STAR method).
- 21.2
  Showcasing leadership, teamwork, decision-making.
- 21.3
  Talking about weaknesses and setbacks.
5.3 Psychometric Testing and Assessments
3
- 22.1
  What to expect during assessment days.
- 22.2
  Personality, multitasking, and reasoning tests.
- 22.3
  Affordable preparation resources.
5.4 Sim Check Preparation
3
- 23.1
  What sim assessments are like.
- 23.2
  Tips for CRM and working with an unknown partner.
- 23.3
  Common aircraft simulators used in hiring (B737, A320).
📚 MODULE 6: Working Abroad as a Pilot
3
- 24.1
  6.1 Applying for International Jobs
- 24.2
  License validation and conversion.
- 24.3
  Visa and work permit processes.
6.2 Countries and Regions with High Demand
3
- 25.1
  Middle East (Emirates, Qatar, FlyDubai).
- 25.2
  Asia and Southeast Asia (Scoot, AirAsia, ANA).
- 25.3
  Africa, Latin America, and the U.S.
6.3 Cultural and Workplace Challenges
2
- 26.1
  Cost of living, culture shock, and language barriers.
- 26.2
  Work schedules and benefits abroad.
📚 MODULE 7: Contracts, Salaries, and Pilot Lifestyle
0
7.1 Types of Contracts
3
- 28.1
  Direct airline employment.
- 28.2
  Contracting agencies and leasing models.
- 28.3
  Freelance or pay-by-flight-hour options.
7.2 Understanding Work Conditions
3
- 29.1
  Salary structure, per diem, and benefits.
- 29.2
  Guaranteed flight hours and duty time limits.
- 29.3
  Exit clauses, penalties, and bonding periods.
7.3 Legal and Financial Guidance
3
- 30.1
  Reviewing contracts with legal counsel.
- 30.2
  Tax planning for expats and pilots working abroad.
- 30.3
  Choosing insurance: health, life, and loss of license.
📚 MODULE 8: Personal Action Plan and Career Tracking
0
8.1 Developing Your Career Plan
2
- 32.1
  Personal SWOT analysis.
- 32.2
  Setting short- and long-term goals.
8.2 Application Tracker and Follow-Ups
2
- 33.1
  How to organize and monitor job applications.
- 33.2
  Following up effectively and professionally.
8.3 Lifelong Learning and Upskilling
2
- 34.1
  Additional training and ratings.
- 34.2
  Keeping up with industry changes and new technologies.
8.4 Staying Motivated
3
- 35.1
  Dealing with rejection and delays.
- 35.2
  Building a support system (peers, mentors, coaches).
- 35.3
  Thinking long-term: resilience and adaptability.

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