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By DebbieH 16 Sep 2019 7 min read

Pilot training explained

Demand for trained commercial airline pilots is on the rise with extremely lucrative salaries on offer but how does someone become a qualified pilot in the UK? Training to become a pilot...

By DebbieH 12 Sep 2019 7 min read

Tackling interview nerves

Job interviews can be a nerve-racking experience for even the most confident of people, especially when you have the chance of landing your dream job. We ran a survey recently on Aviation Jo...

By DebbieH 08 Sep 2019 7 min read

Why it pays to be news savvy as Cabin Crew

We’re joined once again by Christopher, who will be talking about why commercial awareness is beneficial when working as a member of cabin crew. Watch Christopher’s video below t...

By DebbieH 01 Sep 2019 5 min read

How do I ask for a pay rise?

Wondering if you’re worth more? Perhaps you’ve taken on a new course lately, or you’ve earned a new certification – maybe you’ve just taken on more re...

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By DebbieH 29 Aug 2019 5 min read

What not to do at an interview

We talk a lot at Aviation Job Search about the things you should do if you want to land your dream job – but what about the things that you shouldn’t do? An interview is...

By Seerat Arora 28 Aug 2019 4 min read

Life After Being a Pilot

Chris Rigby is a retired pilot who has recently opened a flight school called Flight Simulators Midlands. Here Chris tells us more about his career in the sky and life after being a pilot. What was...

By DebbieH 26 Aug 2019 7 min read

What to expect at airline roadshows, career fairs or open days

Kirsty is back and this month, she’s talking to us about events in the airline industry. Listen to her quick recording below before you read the blog post: Pilot roadshows are usual...

By DebbieH 23 Aug 2019 3 min read

Your cover letter questions answered

When you’re looking to land your dream aviation role, there’s a lot of work to do before you even get to the interview stage. First, you’ll need to write a killer CV, a...

By DebbieH 22 Aug 2019 6 min read

How to become a B2 Licensed Engineer

A B2 Licensed Engineer focuses on managing the necessary maintenance and repair checks concerned with the electrical systems and equipment on an aircraft. Under Part-66, the common European legal f...

By DebbieH 19 Aug 2019 7 min read

How to improve your communication skills as Cabin Crew

Working as a cabin crew member or flight attendant means that you need to interact with your passengers. There’s no way around it, you must be able to make positive impressions on your...

By DebbieH 12 Aug 2019 5 min read

Flight engineer job description

A flight engineer is a vital team member in ensuring the safety of passengers and a fully working aircraft, engineers conduct crucial checks and testing before the aircraft is deemed worthy...