viperdriver
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lion2850 said:Hello,
I am a KLM captain on the B744 about to retire at age 56. Have quite an experience and I am looking for a job. As I had 4x bypasses a lonf time ago, I was not admited at SIA and CAL, KAL. That because of their high medical requirements. I do have a JAA class I medical and still fly as commander B744 at KLM. I would love to keep on flying after KLM. Anybody has an idea where I could apply? Polar is looking as far as I know, Air Atlanta as well. I have send quite a lot of resumes without any result so far...
I would apreciate any help, address, or e-mail where I could apply.
I do thank you all in advance for any idea or help.
Lion 2850
1013dot25hPa said:Hey Lion,
Check out the following website if you haven't already done so.
- www.contractair.net
- www.euro-pacific-aviation.com
- www.hawaiiaviation.com
- www.rishworth.co.nz
- www.parc-group.com
- www.sigmaraviation.com
- www.stormaviation.com
Also checkout Boeing/Flight Safety International at www.flightsafety.com You could probably find employment with them as a (synthetic) simulator instructor. As you probably know, they also have locations in Europe.
CAE is another one where you might find employment as a simulator instructor. Their website is www.cae.com
How long before you will hang up your hat at KLM? If it's going to be a little while before you retire, I advise you to go ahead and get the FAA First Class medical ASAP. That way you can battle the FAA, as I'm pretty sure they will want to look at your medical records, while still employed and hopefully you will have your new FAA medical in hand when you have officially retired from KLM.
I'm confident that you will pass the FAA exam as it is a yoke compared to the JAA medical you do at Aeromedisch Instituut Luchthaven Schiphol. It's just that the FAA (and most other aviation authorities) is known for being an a$$ because they can be and you are not known to them, you don't have a history. Most likely it will just be a one time ordeal, but possibly worth it!
You can also take the FAA ATPL theoretical exams (easy compared to the new 14 subject JAR-FCL examinations) and the practical flight test. Off-course keep your JAA license valid and that way you'll be dual rated, greatly improving your chances for gaining employment.
Lion, I have a question for you in return. Do you know of any US or NL aircraft operators (corporate or private) in The Netherlands or elsewhere in Europe that will employ FAA rated commercial pilots? I know there is an outfit at Eelde Airport that flies King Airs and I know of several operators in Maastricht that operate US (N) registered aircraft but don't know how to find out who and where they are.
If you know of anybody or hear something, would you mind sending me a private message (PM) or an email [email protected]
BTW, ik ben Nederlands maar woon/werk in de VS.
freightdogfred said:I'm sure a few of us would love to go to work at KLM. Can you post some info on how to get hired over there?
KLM is actually looking for experienced pilots at this moment