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agree with the above and just having looked at ba site they still do offer the cadetship but no vacancies at the moment

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British Airlines like BA have been laying off pilots, so the chances are that they will not be offering a sponsorship package for a while to come. The best airlines that I would recommend are Easyjet and the other low cost airlines which are doing well. As these are the few airlines which are now carrying more passengers, that post sep 11.

Shaun

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Thanks for the info.

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Attn DAN
emirates only offers cadet pilot training to people who have the right of abode in dubai and the uae.You know how it is they are not going to train a foreigner when they can train there own,the only way is to get the cpl or atpl and go in as a first officer or a direct entry captain.Ba has cadetships for pilots so that may be a choice for you.

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Note to monster500, do Emirates offer any sort of sponsorship. I think the price of the CPL and ATPL are just too high and this may be my only way in.
I wouldn’t have thought UK airlines will be offering any for a while.

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Hi there,

I’m in the same predicurement.

Firstly make sure u have a solid educational background – preferable 7-8 A*-C’s, plus A-Levels. Th UK airlines i have spoke 2 have told me that a degree may no longer be benificial to have. If u are in any youth organisations etc go for it. I am not ashamed to admit i’m a Junior Scout Leader and have got my Chief Scouts Challenge and am going for my Queens Scout. I am also a Community Sports Leader, and a qualified FA junior soccer coach – all these will look good in your CV.

At the moment many UK airlines have slowed their recrutement procidures, and in some cases cancelled them so my advice would be to write to all the UK based airlines (addy’s in Yellow Pages), and ask for an info pack to build a portfolio for yourself. A good work expereiance and referance is also a good idea.

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I work for Emirates and fly the 777 but was trained in Australia and i am an Australian.I guess it depends on the type of a/c you would like to work with and the conditions you want to work under.I would go for BA or Virgin myself but you can go just about anywhere with your cpl so keep the options open.In 15 years time you might think of wanting to go and work for an overseas company,which is a great experience.