How realistic is to land a good contract when you are new??

[wuberoo]

I hope this isn't a dead horse being kicked again but can a new pilot coming out of a school actually get a decent overseas contract? BTW, would it matter if I am 40+ yrs. old and shaving?? Maybe there is a thread about this already that you can point me towards too?

Thanks!

 

[insomniac99]

I hope this isn't a dead horse being kicked again but can a new pilot coming out of a school actually get a decent overseas contract?

All of the good contracts I have been looking at require 4,000TT and a type rating in the aircraft with 500 hours PIC in type.

BTW, would it matter if I am 40+ yrs. old and shaving??

Nope. In fact, it could hurt you. Many of the companies overseas want to see experience commensurate with age.

Maybe there is a thread about this already that you can point me towards too?

Check PPRUNE, look at the Africa section, there are a ton of guys with low time looking for work flying 206s and Caravans in the bush.

Thanks!

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.