resume- a few Q's

[CUEBOAT]

I am sending out resumes to various regionals. Should I list previous work experience that has nothing to do with aviation on my resume, like when I was a bar tender? Also, I have the ATP written completed, should I list the score on the resume?

Any other tips are apprecitaed.

THE CUBOAT

 

[CUEBOAT]

Another quick one, should I list that I am enrolled and currently taking classes through ERAU internet campus?

 

[bafanguy]

Find Resume Writer on this forum and ask her.

 

[SpocksBeard]

Personally I wouldn't list non-aviation jobs unless your aviation work experience is very limited or not listing them would create giant holes in your work history. I'm no expert, but I was involved in the hiring/interviewing process at my old flight school, and I got really sick of having to read a huge bulleted list of qualifications and job experience that had absolutely nothing to do with flying. I don't want to know every fancy duty you had at a previous career and how you are qualified to work with all these specific computer systems, etc. I wouldn't put the ATP score on unless you are extremely proud of it. I wasn't so I didn't and it made no difference. I don't know about listing the classes - I probably wouldn't because nobody cares. I've been through four interviews in the last year, two with regional airlines, and nobody even looked at my transcript. They see "Bachelor of Science Degree" and check another box and move on. I would just list the degree you have if you have one, or if not, then list that you are currently enrolled in whatever degree program and your projected graduation date. By the way for god's sake keep it to ONE PAGE! As far as I'm concerned, any resume in aviation longer than one page is unnacceptable.

 

[CUEBOAT]

Well, I have only one aviation job so I'm not sure what is best. I made a 94 on the written. I think this is a very good grade. I decided not to list the online classes, i'll just list my highschool.

 

[TexaSWA]

If you have had only one aviation job I would list some that you had prior to show that you have work experience while in school. As more and more aviation jobs fill space on your resume, eliminate the unrelated ones so as to keep your resume to one page. I wouldnt put the ATP written score. Mainly to keep the resume as simple and uncluttered as possible.

 

[TIS]

Employment history and coursework

"Personally I wouldn't list non-aviation jobs ..."

Perhaps, but ...

I'd put down whatever it takes to show 10 years if you can do it in a way that keeps you on one page. There are plenty of reasons to do this not the least of which is they're going to need that from you anyway. Non-aviation related jobs can demonstrate a good work ethic and a penchant for hard work - depending on what's there. A lack of significant work history could also mean that you're young. If this is the case I'd list everything you can. It'll show that you've been willing to work hard to earn your keep. Finally, having jobs unrelated to aviation is ALWAYS where pilots start their career.

With regard to the college coursework, look at it form this point of view. If you list it you show that you continue to build yourself into a better member of society. You demonstrate a desire to learn and apply critical thinking skills and do THAT while achieving your career goals. Doing that successfully is not a trait employers will frown upon. List an expected or targeted completion date.

On the other hand, you could let them believe that you only went to high school and leave it at that. Who needs that college stuff anyway? Nevermind the fact that by FAR the vast majority of the top 10% of professional pilots who ACTUALLY get hired at a major airline have AT LEAST a bachelor's degree. Many have graduate degrees as well. But high school's enough for the ATP right???

Get my point? Show 'em you want more for yourself and those who will surround you as you go through the motions of living your life. It begins with an education!

TIS

 

[SpocksBeard]

In that case, since you've only had one aviation job, I agree with the other posters. You have to have some kind of work history to list. It's different for me because the only jobs I've had since I was 15 have been aviation related.