In a nutshell, what do you do? I instruct students who’ve never sat in a helicopter before, taking them from ‘this is a helicopter’ to gaining their commercial licence. This takes as long as the student needs, but it’s normally around 6 months by the time you factor in weather, time for exams etc. Why […]
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Career Scoop: Airline Pilot
In a nutshell, what do you do? Fly jet aircraft for a commercial airline. Why did you decide to become a Pilot? It seemed like a rewarding and challenging career, that didn’t involve being stuck in an office environment. What path did you take into it? I saved up enough money from working full time […]
Career Scoop: Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
In a nutshell, what do you do? I provide maintenance for a fleet of helicopters, servicing and fixing things. Why did you decide to become a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer? I was really interested in joining the forces, and it was a role that excited me. When I saw there was the opportunity to do […]
Career Scoop: Working as Cabin Crew (Flight Attendant)
Career Insight: Cabin Crew In a nutshell, what do you do? As Cabin Crew our main responsibility is for the safety and security of the passengers and the aircraft. We have to be able to fight fires, apply first aid (including delivering babies and CPR), deal with hostage situations, do security searches and be able […]
Career Scoop: Cake Designer / Decorator
Career Insight: Cake Designer / Decorator In a nutshell, what do you do? I design and create special occasion and novelty cakes, for weddings, christenings, children’s parties and corporate events – from multi-tier traditional cakes, to custom 3-D cakes, novelty cup-cakes and character cake-pops. Why did you decide to become a cake decorator? It’s a hobby […]
