Whether you are an experienced pilot with thousands of hours of flying time or recently qualified, you should ensure your resume/CV is accompanied with a well written cover letter in all your applications. The purpose of a cover letter is to get your pilot resume noticed from the pile. In competitive aviation job markets where employers are faced with numerous applications and stacks of resumes, a well written covering letter can make the difference in determining whether or not you are invited to attend an interview.
Before writing your letter, you should already have a mental note of what to mention and what information to omit. Your letter should be brief and informative, structured in 3 to 5 paragraphs. You should be careful not to make your letter too informative so that it becomes merely a copy of your resume. Essentially, your letter should arouse interest in the reader by highlighting piloting qualities which you know they are seeking.
You should structure your letter so that it has a head, a body and a tail. Start with an introduction by referring to the vacancy and affirm your interest. Explain why you are applying by giving reasons and drawing on relevant information such as your background, experience and qualifications as a pilot and your long term commitment in the field.
In the body of your cover letter, mention your current and previous positions; elaborate briefly on your responsibilities, achievements and other significant results. Mention demonstrable use of competencies of pilots and where possible, also mention how your remits helped you hone existing skills and acquire new skills. Obvious skills to highlight are your total flight time in different aircraft, your ability to prioritize total safety of your passengers and your situational awareness. You could also mention your ability to handle any eventuality, monitoring aircraft systems while maintaining spatial awareness and constant liaison with others around you. Other important demonstrable competencies of pilots are excellent communication, inter-personal and customer service skills and the ability to manage teams and foster confidence.
A good pilot cover letter should conclude by stating the reasons why you believe you are a suitable candidate. Affirm your interest in the organization and show that you have done your research on the employer. Mention some of the benefits they offer and how these benefits fit with your career development goals. Let the employer know that working with them would provide an enabling environment in which you can develop in your career as a pilot. Also recap on your skills and potential to perform well and make a valuable contribution as a member of the organization you are seeking to join.
Before writing your letter, you should already have a mental note of what to mention and what information to omit. Your letter should be brief and informative, structured in 3 to 5 paragraphs. You should be careful not to make your letter too informative so that it becomes merely a copy of your resume. Essentially, your letter should arouse interest in the reader by highlighting piloting qualities which you know they are seeking.
You should structure your letter so that it has a head, a body and a tail. Start with an introduction by referring to the vacancy and affirm your interest. Explain why you are applying by giving reasons and drawing on relevant information such as your background, experience and qualifications as a pilot and your long term commitment in the field.
In the body of your cover letter, mention your current and previous positions; elaborate briefly on your responsibilities, achievements and other significant results. Mention demonstrable use of competencies of pilots and where possible, also mention how your remits helped you hone existing skills and acquire new skills. Obvious skills to highlight are your total flight time in different aircraft, your ability to prioritize total safety of your passengers and your situational awareness. You could also mention your ability to handle any eventuality, monitoring aircraft systems while maintaining spatial awareness and constant liaison with others around you. Other important demonstrable competencies of pilots are excellent communication, inter-personal and customer service skills and the ability to manage teams and foster confidence.
A good pilot cover letter should conclude by stating the reasons why you believe you are a suitable candidate. Affirm your interest in the organization and show that you have done your research on the employer. Mention some of the benefits they offer and how these benefits fit with your career development goals. Let the employer know that working with them would provide an enabling environment in which you can develop in your career as a pilot. Also recap on your skills and potential to perform well and make a valuable contribution as a member of the organization you are seeking to join.
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