Will Turkish Airlines Continue Hiring Foreign Pilots?
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Will Turkish Airlines Continue Hiring Foreign Pilots?
I am a Canadian, but I’ve always loved the idea of flying for an airline in Europe. I know this is almost unattainable for someone without EU work permits, but I have noticed that Turkish Airlines has consistently been hiring expat pilots. As I am still in flight school and need to build hours in jets at home in Canada before I can apply over seas, do you think THY will still be hiring expats for the foreseeable future? There is always Qatar and Etihad with their NB Europe routes but I feel I would prefer THY as it is truly in Europe.
Thanks for the responses in advance! -Jack
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No, Turkey is not Europe, let's make it clear. They're neighbours.
Anyway yes, they might still do it but plan on coming here as a captain because allegedly you need a 4 year degree to be considered for upgrade one day.
Anyway yes, they might still do it but plan on coming here as a captain because allegedly you need a 4 year degree to be considered for upgrade one day.
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Sorry, what I meant and implied is that flying a NB aircraft for THY would provide a more European life with layovers, etc. As for the degree, I am 3 out of 4 years into my Aviation Degree in Commercial Aviation Management, so that shouldn’t be a problem.
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Flip it: will foreigners still want to get hired in Turkey?
Only one project-based job experience there. People where nice in general, but professional life was mostly uncomfortably authoritarian. Conflict solving a pain in the rear - many guys showing a very ugly face in the process.
Being an FO subordinate to a Turkish CPT (ex mil if really unlucky) is a gamble. Push to shove and you’ll know your place the hard way.
With the way things are going there atm, I would suspect that their share of big ego Master Race guys are in for a heyday...
Only one project-based job experience there. People where nice in general, but professional life was mostly uncomfortably authoritarian. Conflict solving a pain in the rear - many guys showing a very ugly face in the process.
Being an FO subordinate to a Turkish CPT (ex mil if really unlucky) is a gamble. Push to shove and you’ll know your place the hard way.
With the way things are going there atm, I would suspect that their share of big ego Master Race guys are in for a heyday...
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Thanks for the information everyone. I understand now that THY will continue to hire foreign pilots. I do have another question, On the careers page, at the present time, for the Not type rated narrow body FO position, are you able to chose what type you would prefer, (Eg: A320 or 737) or is it selected for you?
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<div style="text-align:left;">Yes they will keep hiring foreigners because everyone is leaving as soon as they can. Almost every FO wants to leave. You will be treated as and always referred to as a foreigner. You will be hated. Don't do it.</div>
Not quite right, The continents of Asia and Europe meet within Turkey. Some say within Istanbul. There is a river that goes through Istanbul. West of the river is part of Europe. East of the river is part of Asia
What Turkey is not, is a member of the EU
