Airline training and PPL

[eludlow]

Hello all,
I haven't been on PPRuNe for ages, so this may have been answered while I haven't been looking. Question is, I'm a keen pilot who is hoping to get a sponsorship for my CPL, and I was wondering, if I get my PPL before I do this, will it matter? Will the sponsor not like that I have it, or will it make them think I'm keen ?
Thanks,
Edward

[Autofly]

eludlow,

Any experience is good. I applied to BA without any experience a long time ago and got nowhere. I started my PPL afterwards and now I have yet to fail to get through to the aptitudes (and have also yet to gain sponsorship).

Another thing, some airlines (Atlantic) make the PPL a requirement before you send your application form so I say get on with it.

A word of advice - of your serious about it, go to Gatwick and get a Class 1 before you start shelling out loads of cash. If you want some info just do a search. There's been quite a few posts recently.

Hope this helps and good luck

AF

[This message has been edited by Autofly (edited 29 April 2001).]

[eludlow]

Thanks for the reply....I think I will go ahead with the PPL...I can't resist the flying now all I need is the money
Thanks,
Ed

[This message has been edited by eludlow (edited 29 April 2001).]