Pilot Resumes

Aviator737

Aviator737

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As a disclaimer, I have read Doug's article on pilot resumes! However, I just needed a little elaboration on it.

I'm applying for a first officer position at United Airlines, but I'm nineteen, so I'm pretty much makin' my first go at this resume thing.

For a pilot's resume, Doug mentions that plain white piper works fine. Does this mean yer basic Office Depot printer paper? I thought I read somewhere that thicker, sturdier paper would be more suitable. Less tendency for creasing. Is card-stock too much? Doug also mentions off-white can be good. Are we talking like a light cream/tan? Is that preferable to stark white?

Thanks, folks.

Oh, and just joshin' about the United thing.
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I'm actually applying for the Mesa Pilot Development Program, but I would like to create a high-quality, professional resume.
 
Yea i have been making my resume and cover letters for internships lately. You wanna use Resume paper, its a pretty thick, but i have been told use an white or an offwhite maybe light gray. But plain white resume paper would work fine.
 
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I recommend using Kodak Bright White.

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Shhh!!! John dont give away our secret!
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I've always used the bright white paper (although make sure that it isn't glossy). Granted all of these jobs weren't really professional (or at least not long term, ie summer positions). Do you think it is a good idea to use the bright white even for more "professional" type jobs including a pilot position?

Ethan
 
Cardstock is too thick. Most resume paper is 24 or 28 lbs paper. Regular paper is 20 lbs. (A measure of thickness.) I agree with the other posts on color, stick with white or something close.
 
I use a very slightly off-white (kinda greyish) resume paper. Not too flashy, but stands out from plain white just a little bit.
 
Use resume paper, which is labeled and marketed as such. It generally is made from cotton and has a more sophisticated, "substantial" feel to it. Regular paper is too thin, and cardstock is way to thick.

I think color is more a matter of taste (although avoid neon pink). I'm using white right now (law jobs, not flying), but have used off-white ("ivory") in the past. Standing out is good, so long as you are standing out professionally. Any of the colors of resume paper that you can buy in the store should be fine.

MF
 
Should the same paper being used for the resume also be used for the cover letter?
 
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Should the same paper being used for the resume also be used for the cover letter?

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IMO, definitely yes. I also use envelopes of the same paper/color, but I'm not sure how customary that is.

MF
 
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I'm applying for a first officer position at United Airlines, but I'm nineteen, so I'm pretty much makin' my first go at this resume thing.

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Why are you sending a resume to United? With over 2000 furloughed pilots they won't be hiring for a very, very, very long time.
 
Read the last line of his post.

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Yes, I got somebody! I was thinking of not posting that last "just joshin'" bit, but ... well, it woulda been too obvious and I prolly wouldn't have gotten any answers to my real question.
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Thanks guys for all your replies and advice.
 
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Should the same paper being used for the resume also be used for the cover letter?

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IMO, definitely yes. I also use envelopes of the same paper/color, but I'm not sure how customary that is.

MF

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I just sent in a resume for a job, and definatly use same paper for resume and cover letter. as far as the envalope, i didn't do that, but i did go and get a manilla envelope so that i didn't have to fold the resume/cover letter. (more professional I am told)

also, don't staple or paperclip your coverletter/resume together, leave them loose from eachother
 
I know this may be a little over the top for Pilot resumes but I have used light grey now for several years and have had good responses.
 
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I just sent in a resume for a job, and definatly use same paper for resume and cover letter. as far as the envalope, i didn't do that, but i did go and get a manilla envelope so that i didn't have to fold the resume/cover letter. (more professional I am told)

also, don't staple or paperclip your coverletter/resume together, leave them loose from eachother

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As I think about it (and I hadn't really before), the manila envelope is probably the best plan. That way there won't be creases in your cover letter and resume when the employer is (hopefully) reviewing your resume.

MF
 
honestly in my opinion I dont think resume paper matters at all. I sent my resumes out in just normal white paper with cover letters and I still got interview calls from skywest and mesa. Its whats on the resume that can make you stand out such as college background, experience, intrests other than aviation.. When someone walked my resume into skywest he told me it doesnt matter at all.
 
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