Cadet Pilot

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SharkFisher

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Read this first and then look what I got to say.

http://www.srilankan.aero/aboutus_news/news171.shtml

For those who are unaware that is my native land. Growing up in the country, every kid who dreamed about becoming a pilot dreamed about becoming a pilot for this airline. To qualify to apply for a cadet pilot, the minimum requirements are training up to the instrument/commercial level. I thought if I did this, I could save a whole bunch of $ and then come back and apply for a major here. I am glad I did some research. In a forum, after I saw words that were said by current Sri Lankan pilots such as discrimination, politics, low pay, fatigue, I just changed my mind. Nevermind. Now I understand why flying a nice plane isn't all about it. (I hope this post belongs here hehe).
 
Man! I was looking all over for info about the cadet program a little while ago, but couldn't find it. I don't think i'll qualify because i'm not a citizen, and getting citizenship is a pain in the ass.

So i'm kinda confused by your post, are you saying you don't want to do the cadet program because of discrimination and all that?
 
It certainly attracted my attention. Actually I believe that Sri Lankan airlines works much similar to Emirates. Emirates ownes 30% of the airline. Some or most I am not really sure, pilots who fly for Sri Lankan are foreigners, so you might qualify (not sure, ther is a citizenship req) If you read this http://www.willflyforfood.cc/SriLankanAirlines.htm featured in airlines pilot interview gouge you will get a clear idea of how the process works. Maybe you are not familiar with the "system". A lot of political influence goes into this stuff as well as bribes etc. you name it all the junkies, it's very unfortunate. Plus, the airline is not doing good right now. The pay is very low, and I read that emirates' contract ends in 2008, which means it's going to become a mess after that. Do some research, you will see what I mean.
(should have posted in general topics after all this is an aviation related topic)
 
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