need some resume examples

[paid4training]

I am currently taking a class at ERAU extended campus and I need some examples of resumes for "professional Pilots." Please include the break down of flight hours and type of airplanes.

Thank you very much in advance...



The entire class will be looking over them so please change any personal info (change names but please keep it clean)

I cannot find any examples at the tradional sites of pilot resumes. Any Aviation resume related link to sites will be perfect as well

 

[ATR-DRIVR]

If you want one of the best example of resume's, check with Kathy Sweeney at

'awriteresume.com'. None better.

 

[English]

ATR-DRVR is right on.

 

[350DRIVER]

paid,

I would be more than happy to send you a few examples, feel free to pm me with your email address.

good luck,

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[SigAV8R]

If you want one of the best example of resume's, check with Kathy Sweeney at

'awriteresume.com'. None better.

Ditto! Support Kathy b/c she's a great resource to have on the boards here. Plus she did mine for me too.

 

[bobbysamd]

Resume format and Resume Writer

Here's the basic format of my resume:

Your name in large letters
Address
Phone number
Cell number
e-mail

(The above should be centered on the page)

Objective: Professional Pilot Employment (or Flight Officer) (Flight Instructor if it is for that job)

Certificates and Ratings: Pilot certificates and ratings, instructor certificate and ratings, First Class Medical, Ground instructor certificate and ratings, A & P, FCC Radiotelephone Permit, etc.

Flight Time: (center the total, something like, "Total 4565)
Then break it down into PIC, multi, instrument, cross-country, night, dual given, etc. If you have good turbine, put it fairly high. You want to set up nicely-tabulated columns, with the most significant times highest up.

Experience: State your employers and dates of employment. Last employer first. Describe your job duties briefly and succinctly and aircraft flown, e.g. "Trained ab initio Alitalia crews using the line-oriented flight training philosophy. Aircraft flown: PA-44, PA-28-160, MO20."

Then, Technical Training. List your school and/or source of training.

Education: Put down your college, degree earned and major. If you graduated cum laude and had a high GPA, put it down. That is a major plus, no matter when you graduated.

Personal info: Date of birth, etc.

Finally, at the bottom:

Availability: Immediate

I see no need to waste a line by saying that your references are available on request. Everyone has references. They know you have references.

The examples are actual from my resume.

Keep it simple and to the point. Above all, keep it to one page. Don't get too fancy with fonts. It may be scanned into an H.R. database. Of course, print it on good quality paper. I used a light beige color. Get some blank sheets for your cover letters. And, last but not least, proofread, proofread, proofread. Do not depend on your word processor's spellchecker; use the old-fashioned kind we call the dictionary. If you don't trust your proofreading skills, get a second pair of eyes to help you.

Having said all that, upon reflection, there is a lot to be said about having a professional design your resume. While I feel that one should have enough competence to work up acceptable resumes and intelligent cover letters, a professional knows best on how H.R. thinks and what it wants to see. I certainly can write my own resumes and cover letters, but had I known that Resume Writer was around fourteen years ago and had I had her prepare my materials, maybe I might have had more opportunites.

Just some more food for thought. Hope this helps you in class.

 

[English]

Personal info: Date of birth, etc.


The examples are actual from my resume.

Whooah there...leave the birthdate off the resume. Leave the marital status off, too. In fact, there is very little personal info that needs to appear on a pilot resume.

 

[ASH]

In fact, it is rumored in HR circles, that they have to immediately discard any resumes that include, any reference to age, marital status, etc. Discrimination...blah...blah...blah

 

[TonyC]

Whooah there...leave the birthdate off the resume. Leave the marital status off, too. In fact, there is very little personal info that needs to appear on a pilot resume.

I was thinking the same thing.

[>Flashback to age discrimination issues<]


No need to mention age, gender, marital status, race, religion - - any of that stuff that generates discrimination. If you have the appropriate ratings for the job and the 1st Class Medical, nothing else is necessary.

I'd also do some soul-searching before I included a Cell Phone number. If you can be sure you'll always be at your peak when the phone rings (on the highway, standing in line at your favorite fast-food joint, walking out of church, whatever) go for it. Otherwise, consider using a number with a reliable voice mail or answering machine.

my 2 cents...



Oh, and I second the motion about PROOFREAD, PROOFREAD, PROOFREAD. Common configurations for most spellcheckers do NOT spellcheck words that are all capitalized. I saw an actual resume with this: DECMEBR
(I'm still scratching my head about that one, though, because he got the job.)

 

[bobbysamd]

Personal info

Whooah there...leave the birthdate off the resume. Leave the marital status off, too. In fact, there is very little personal info that needs to appear on a pilot resume.

I agree with marital status, because that is against the law and most employers know better than to ask. You might have a point on birthdate; on the other hand, most of the time they want copies of your certificates and medical, so your age will be found out sooner or later. Also, they can tell your age within a few years after seeing when you graduated from school and your work history. So, what's the point in hiding your age. Besides, age discrimination is illegal and is not a worry. Right?

 

[TonyC]

I agree with marital status, because that is against the law and most employers know better than to ask. You might have a point on birthdate; on the other hand, most of the time they want copies of your certificates and medical, so your age will be found out sooner or later. Also, they can tell your age within a few years after seeing when you graduated from school and your work history. So, what's the point in hiding your age. Besides, age discrimination is illegal and is not a worry. Right?

It's not a matter of hiding your age, it's a matter of only putting on the resume the information that is vitally important. You don't include the color of your interview suit - - that will be obvious when you interview. Any other ink on the page is NOISE - - CLUTTER - - DISTRACTING. They'll find out sooner or later? True. Make it later.

Copies of certificates doesn't become an issue until the resume has been reviewed and sufficient interest taken to take it to that next step. By that time, your resume has already done its job - having your age or DOB on the resume still serves no purpose.

 

[bobbysamd]

Personal info

It's not a matter of hiding your age, it's a matter of only putting on the resume the information that is vitally important. You don't include the color of your interview suit - - that will be obvious when you interview. Any other ink on the page is NOISE - - CLUTTER - - DISTRACTING. They'll find out sooner or later? True. Make it later.

. . . after you have expended the effort and money to interview, perhaps for them in bad faith. I tried it with and without personal information and the results, or lack thereof, were the same both ways. That is why I feel your age can be determined through education and work history, which do go on resumes. For these reasons and because I never felt that age was something to hide, could hide or needed to hide, I put on DOB.

I appreciate your points, however, about noise, clutter and distractions.

 

[350DRIVER]

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Francois M. Botha​

90 Sunset Dr., Beverly Hills, California 90210 – United States
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Home Phone: 618-123-456 Cell Phone: 619-123-3456
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July, 2004,
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Mr. Pierre Bouche,

I have been following British Airways and I am extremely impressed with the growth occurring in both the expansion of your route structure as well as the possible new equipment that British Airways may purchase and receive in the near future. I have dedicated all of my energies towards achieving the dream of becoming an airline pilot for the last nine + years and would like to be considered for a First Officer/ Pilot Recruitment position with your airline.

I have gained knowledge of this industry on many different levels in pursuit of my desire to become a part of your winning team. I have focused on developing skills over time through all available resources and training accessible to me. I have directed all of my training, job, and life experience towards this goal of working for a respectable and successful airline like British Airways. I believe that if given the opportunity to become a British Airways employee, I can be part of a tradition that is rich in pride while contributing in many ways to make your organization even that much stronger. At 14 years of age I feel and I am also very confident that I can bring a lot more to your flight department than just being a very ‘good’ pilot. As a former Delta Airlines employee (ATL), I am extremely well rounded in aviation from all aspects and I realize that the passenger is a top priority and should always be treated extremely well and respected, and going the extra mile and always giving 110% of yourself is a key in this business. I very strongly feel that I can be a “valuable” asset to British Airways for many years, and I also do believe that the excellent and flawless reviews that I currently receive at my present company will continue at your airline.


I feel that my experience combined with my unyielding desire to realize my dream has helped shape me into a well disciplined, highly motivated pilot. While I want to continuously improve my ability and skills as a pilot, I also hope to continue to grow in areas of team building and upper level leadership skills. I feel that my motivation, dedication, and desires combined with my skills and leadership ability would make me an asset to your company. I would like to be considered to be a part of the excitement that you and your team at British Airways are experiencing, and I am currently available to devote myself at all times for any ground school and training opportunities.



I am sure that you realize that a brief letter and a resume (which I have attached) can convey only a limited sense of a person’s dedication, motivation, and abilities. I would welcome an opportunity to meet with you in person to discuss my accomplishments and experiences, at your convenience. I can be reached at the above number and look forward to hearing from you and possibly meeting with you in the near future.



Sincerely,



Francois M. Botha


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The actual resume itself can be in many forms, I never have bought into spending money for a service to do this since format is not overly important, it is what is on the resume that counts.. The majority of people that I know have been successful on their own without wasting the money.


Your name
Address
Phone number
Cell number
e-mail address

(The above should be centered on the page)

Objective: To obtain a full time pilot position with British Airways



Certificates and Ratings: Pilot certificates and ratings, instructor certificate and ratings, First Class Medical, Ground instructor certificate and ratings, A & P, FCC Radiotelephone Permit, etc. (bobby is right on with this)

Flight Time: (center the total, something like, "Total 4565)
Then break it down into PIC, multi, instrument, cross-country, night, dual given, etc. If you have good turbine, which it appears that you do, put it fairly high. You want to set up nicely-tabulated columns, with the most significant times highest up. ( I agree)

Experience: State your employers and dates of employment. Last employer first. Describe your job duties briefly and succinctly and aircraft flown, e.g. "Trained ab initio Alitalia crews using the line-oriented flight training philosophy. Aircraft flown: PA-44, PA-28-160, MO20." (agree again)

Then, Technical Training. List your school and/or source of training.

Education: Put down your college, degree earned and major. If you graduated cum laude and had a high GPA, put it down. That is a major plus, no matter when you graduated.

Personal info: Date of birth, etc.

Finally, at the bottom:

Availability: Immediate ( I would/did skip this)

I see no need to waste a line by saying that your references are available on request. Everyone has references. They know you have references. ( I included this line but it is really not needed)

As those I have spoken to who review these on a daily basis, most could care less about the "format", what will make you or break you is your experience, and what is ON the resume.

It does not take a brain surgeon to come up with a good resume, use the above format and you should be fine....

good luck on the project,

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[Tycer]

Kathy did a great job with my resume, would rec. her to anyone!

 

[bobbysamd]

Resumes and cover letters

At 14 years of age I feel and I am also very confident that I can bring a lot more to your flight department than just being a very ‘good’ pilot . . . .

(emphasis added)

Is this Mr. Concorde's cover letter??!?? Good letter, otherwise, in terms of tone and content, though I probably would use less verbiage. Unfortunately, the people who really should read well-drafted cover letters never see them. The ones who see them have neither the time nor the capacity to appreciate thoughtful writing.

I am sure that you realize that a brief letter and a resume (which I have attached) can convey only a limited sense of a person’s dedication, motivation, and abilities. I would welcome an opportunity to meet with you in person to discuss my accomplishments and experiences, at your convenience. I can be reached at the above number and look forward to hearing from you and possibly meeting with you in the near future.

Good closing paragraph.

[F]ormat is not overly important, it is what is on the resume that counts . . . .

. . . but you do want to be sure to set up your certificates and ratings at the top following "Objective" with your flight time breakdown immediately underneath. That really is industry standard and how the square-hole-square-peg H.R. savants think. They first look at credentials and then flight time to determine if you meet theirs mins; once you clear that hurdle they might glance at your employment history briefly or just throw your resume into the pile as a keeper. Deviate from that basic format and your resume could very well be sh!tcanned. At the outset of your document, give it to 'em the way they expect to see it.

Good luck with your class.

 

[Resume Writer]

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Francois M. Botha​

90 Sunset Dr., Beverly Hills, California 90210 – United States​

Home Phone: 618-123-456 Cell Phone: 619-123-3456​

July, 2004,​

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Mr. Pierre Bouche,

I have been following British Airways and I am extremely impressed with the growth occurring in both the expansion of your route structure as well as the possible new equipment that British Airways may purchase and receive in the near future. I have dedicated all of my energies towards achieving the dream of becoming an airline pilot for the last nine + years and would like to be considered for a First Officer/ Pilot Recruitment position with your airline.

I have gained knowledge of this industry on many different levels in pursuit of my desire to become a part of your winning team. I have focused on developing skills over time through all available resources and training accessible to me. I have directed all of my training, job, and life experience towards this goal of working for a respectable and successful airline like British Airways. I believe that if given the opportunity to become a British Airways employee, I can be part of a tradition that is rich in pride while contributing in many ways to make your organization even that much stronger. At 14 years of age I feel and I am also very confident that I can bring a lot more to your flight department than just being a very ‘good’ pilot. As a former Delta Airlines employee (ATL), I am extremely well rounded in aviation from all aspects and I realize that the passenger is a top priority and should always be treated extremely well and respected, and going the extra mile and always giving 110% of yourself is a key in this business. I very strongly feel that I can be a “valuable” asset to British Airways for many years, and I also do believe that the excellent and flawless reviews that I currently receive at my present company will continue at your airline.


I feel that my experience combined with my unyielding desire to realize my dream has helped shape me into a well disciplined, highly motivated pilot. While I want to continuously improve my ability and skills as a pilot, I also hope to continue to grow in areas of team building and upper level leadership skills. I feel that my motivation, dedication, and desires combined with my skills and leadership ability would make me an asset to your company. I would like to be considered to be a part of the excitement that you and your team at British Airways are experiencing, and I am currently available to devote myself at all times for any ground school and training opportunities.



I am sure that you realize that a brief letter and a resume (which I have attached) can convey only a limited sense of a person’s dedication, motivation, and abilities. I would welcome an opportunity to meet with you in person to discuss my accomplishments and experiences, at your convenience. I can be reached at the above number and look forward to hearing from you and possibly meeting with you in the near future.



Sincerely,



Francois M. Botha


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The actual resume itself can be in many forms, I never have bought into spending money for a service to do this since format is not overly important, it is what is on the resume that counts.. The majority of people that I know have been successful on their own without wasting the money.


Your name
Address
Phone number
Cell number
e-mail address

(The above should be centered on the page)

Objective: To obtain a full time pilot position with British Airways



Certificates and Ratings: Pilot certificates and ratings, instructor certificate and ratings, First Class Medical, Ground instructor certificate and ratings, A & P, FCC Radiotelephone Permit, etc. (bobby is right on with this)

Flight Time: (center the total, something like, "Total 4565)
Then break it down into PIC, multi, instrument, cross-country, night, dual given, etc. If you have good turbine, which it appears that you do, put it fairly high. You want to set up nicely-tabulated columns, with the most significant times highest up. ( I agree)

Experience: State your employers and dates of employment. Last employer first. Describe your job duties briefly and succinctly and aircraft flown, e.g. "Trained ab initio Alitalia crews using the line-oriented flight training philosophy. Aircraft flown: PA-44, PA-28-160, MO20." (agree again)

Then, Technical Training. List your school and/or source of training.

Education: Put down your college, degree earned and major. If you graduated cum laude and had a high GPA, put it down. That is a major plus, no matter when you graduated.

Personal info: Date of birth, etc.

Finally, at the bottom:

Availability: Immediate ( I would/did skip this)

I see no need to waste a line by saying that your references are available on request. Everyone has references. They know you have references. ( I included this line but it is really not needed)

As those I have spoken to who review these on a daily basis, most could care less about the "format", what will make you or break you is your experience, and what is ON the resume.

It does not take a brain surgeon to come up with a good resume, use the above format and you should be fine....

good luck on the project,

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First, let me ask you something 350. How much time do you think someone would have to read that cover letter? The cover letter should be no more than three paragraphs, with only 3-4 sentences per paragraph. Think about when you read a newspaper. You are scanning for information; same with a cover letter. A cover letter is designed to get them to read the resume, not convey your life story.

Second, there are many things you included on the resume that I strongly advise against. No cell phone number for the reasons that Tony stated. No personal information for EEOC reasons. Putting the availability can work for or against you, depending upon your availability.

I also disagree that the format does not matter. If it is not readable, you bet it matters. Further, if you do not have the correct format for online applications, and you try to just post a regular Word document in the form, you will see what a bad format will do on the other end that gets received by HR. I just did a whole television segment on this very topic.

You are correct that what is in the content of the resume matters. But never assume that "everyone knows what a pilot does." The first people who review resumes are most likely either HR Clerks or Computers. If you do not have the keywords in the resume, and you think the computer or the HR clerk knows what a pilot does, you are sadly mistaken. Remember, never ASSUME. (you know what that means! )

Am I a brain surgeon? Nope. But I will tell you this. I did hiring for many years, 40 hours a week (or more), 49-50 weeks per year. I have HR people come to me to have their resume done. That, to me, speaks volumes.

Everyone has their specialty; this happens to be mine. As you have seen in this thread, I have had a lot of happy people who have gotten interviews. I have done resumes for pilots that are looking for other things and also relatives of pilots who are not even in the aviation business.

I do not consider my services a "waste of money." As I have said before, if people can do their own resume and cover letter, I think that is great. I have had people come to me with documents that were fine the way they were. I do not take people's money if I feel that there does not need to be any improvement.

I recently had a gentleman who was applying for a Postal Inspector position who wanted me to look over his Federal KSA's (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities). Now, that could have meant a LOT of money for me because it takes a great deal of time to put those together. Not only did I tell him they were fine the way they were, but I did not take a DIME from him for reviewing them.

I believe very strongly in integrity in my business. If someone needs help, I will tell them; conversely, if they don't, I will tell them that also.

Kathy

 

[English]

Careful, Kathy. 350driver is never wrong. Just ask him

 

[dash8driver]

Careful, Kathy. 350driver is never wrong. Just ask him

hahaha.. i'll agree with that.. hit the nail on the head.

not that kathy needs concurrance, but.. i agree fully and have used the same concepts whenever i applied for jobs. format is very important, you cant just have stuff slapped onto the page. if you take the time to make your resume easy to read. make the pertinent info that they need in the 30 seconds they look at your resume jump out at them. when they are rifleing through who knows how many resumes, they spend a short time looking at it before they kep it or can it. you dont want yours to have all the right info in all the wrong places and get canned accidentally.

the main formula i've used for putting information on my resume is just the information that they need to determine that you're employable, they want you and where to find you. that means contact info, qualifying experience (flight time, education, work history, etc), and maybe some extra RELATED stuff that supports your qualifications, dedication, etc.

cover letters.. if you do a search online you can find a lot of example of cover letters and they are going to tell you exactly what kathy said. 3 short paragraphs. the formula usually is 1st paragraph is a short intro to yourself and what you want, why you're writing, etc. 2nd paragraph is to highlight the most important information about you, stuff thats going to compel them to want to read your resume. 3rd paragraph is all about sewing it up, thanking them and the other standard protocol lines are thrown in there.

advice for the original poster...go to the ERAU career development center. they have very good resources for finding a job, including stuff on how to write a pilot resume and copys of ones from people who have been hired by airlines.

 

[TonyC]

I played like a HR guy as I read this "Cover Letter."

I stopped reading the second paragraph halfway through, skipped the third, and read enough of the last to realize that I, as a hypothetical HR hiring guy just got insulted. OF COURSE I know the limitations of a cover letter, and I KNOW why you put the phone number up there, and you WILL NOT be hearing from me.


My 2 cents...

 

[dash8driver]

I played like a HR guy as I read this "Cover Letter."

I stopped reading the second paragraph halfway through, skipped the third, and read enough of the last to realize that I, as a hypothetical HR hiring guy just got insulted. OF COURSE I know the limitations of a cover letter, and I KNOW why you put the phone number up there, and you WILL NOT be hearing from me.


My 2 cents...

wow tony! you have some real patience! i think you get the award for reading the most of that letter. i didnt even get that far...heh