websites...theres a bunch of websites, but are you seriously depending on a website for a job?
ive yet to meet anyone in person that has gotten a pilot job via a website. this is not to say it hasnt happened, but in my opinion, most websites arent good for anything more than a general overview of whats going on in the industry. and even that can be misleading as evidenced by some of the sites that cut and paste from employers sites that havent been updated in a year or more.
Got my job though a mate. I always had hopes on website, but believe me, save the buck and network. But I dunno why, but humans are naturally curious folk. I joined one site 'just incase' but I think my subscription just satisfies my curiousity. Not the best way to do it-but hey.
Got a part-time Lear gig up in New York off Planejobs 4 years ago - they still advertise about once a year (turnover rate), as the pay is average and they make good networking connections in the area and find a Hawker or Challenger job that pays better and has more room for improvement.
It can be done off a website, and for some there's little alternative (especially if you live in Podunk, Idaho).
For awhile there (year or two ago) Planejobs was regurgitating old job anouncements that had been filled for some time. This was a marketing ploy to pass themselves off as up to date and jobs' source gallore. They didn't have direct contact information with the employer. Email address was C/O planejobs. Details of Job and location enabled easy identification of operator and direct follow-up with them in addition to routing supplied by planejobs ([email protected]). Feedback from friends referred to that information was not well received and went something like this..."Yeah, we filled that position months ago and told planejobs it was full and to stop taking resumes." And, "No, we are the only operator like that in this area, region, state." Most companies that want to fill a position would like the candidates to be able to do some research of the company and will not be completely evasive about what company it is doing the hiring. Planejobs started out as an information source where hirers and wannabees would subscribe and connect. I did get a job through this outlet once years ago under this premise but now, they give the impression of interjecting themselves into a staff referral source to which they hold no qualifications and the lines are very blurred, and the subscriptions are of comparable value. If this is what you want, there is a great outfit in MSY that will get you set up right. They often have an add in ProPilot in the classifieds. They can match a company to your personality if you want. I have referred friends this route and it has been 100% a success for all parties, Job and employers.
I just read through avcrew.com's listings and read this:
Part 135 Learjet Captain (AZ) 6/28
FAR 135 Learjet Captain is needed by a Phoenix, Arizona, area Air Ambulance Company. Must have LR-Jet type rating and preference will be given to pilots with current Sim based (i.e. Flight Safety International) 8410s. Strong PIC skills are required with total flight time and PIC time appropriate for pilot's age. One hour call out required and occasionally able to spend up to three weeks on the road. If qualified, please email resume directly to employer at [email protected].
What does that mean, appropriate for pilot's age? If you don't have 6000 hours by the time you are 30, does that make you some sort of derelict?
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