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The job market is always competitive...

We are here to help you stand apart from the vast majority of applicants. All those applying for low time pilot jobs, have high hopes, but few take the time to improve their odds. We have put together a very simple template for both the resume/ curriculum vitae (CV) as well as some tips on writing a superb letter of motivation to help.


Employers looking to fill vacancies will often post advertisements on forums and pilot job portals on the internet. 

The first tip we have is to know what you're applying for. 


Before sending out resumes, do your homework. Research the company that has job vacancies listed.


Firstly, you don't want to apply for something that doesn't interest you or align with your goals. Second, If they do contact you, you'll have the advantage of knowing your potential future employer and what they offer. 



Important: People tend to take risks when operating through the internet.

If there's one thing employers dislike more than long winded erroneous applications, it is applicants that DO NOT meet the minimum requirements. All postings of possible job offerings will be accompanied with the appropriate minimum requirements in terms of licenses and flight experience. Make sure you meet these minima, or at the very least are within close proximity.

Things to consider:

  • Make sure all your information is relevant and up to date. Keeping an accurate logbook will help in adding totals into the 'Flight Experience' section
  • Focus on aviation. When applying for a flying job, avoid including mundane information on your CV. This is the first thing an employer will look at. Make sure any flying information is easy to read and understand. Grand totals should be BOLD
  • Try keep the CV and Letter of Motivation to a maximum of one page each. Our template will help give you an idea of how to achieve this. Also try maintain chronological order when mentioning your previous achievements or experience.
  • Try keep the CV and Letter of Motivation to a maximum of one page each. Our template will help give you an idea of how to achieve this. Also try maintain chronological order when mentioning your previous achievements or experience.
  • The importance of your references cannot be emphasised enough. Be sure to ask permission from anyone you add onto the page. Also make sure you can rely on them putting in a good word. This will all depend on your performance while working with them.
  • with the final copy of your CV make sure to save as a PDF. This helps employers on the other end. Easing the burden of reading and  processing your information.

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