You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference from someone who knew you when you were at school. Write a letter to one of your old teachers asking for a reference. in your letter • Say what job you have applied for. • explain why you want this job. • Suggest what information the teacher should include.

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Smith My name is Michael and you were my 300 level turbine and piston engine teacher when I was in school. I was hoping that you might remember me as I was the only black student in the class of

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2016. I recall that you mentioned that I could use you as a reference anytime because of your high

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for my abilities As you can see from the attached cover letter and resume, I am applying for a job in Premier Aviation as an Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, which will help me gain enough experience to acquire my license. I will

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you could kindly write a reference letter on my behalf to the company. The company is one of the best maintenance, repair and overhaul companies in Quebec that operate several transport category aircraft

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as Dash 8 Q400, ATR 72, Boeing 727 and ERJ 145. Apart from the knowledge and exposure, I will get from the company, I would love to work there because they are offering a high salary rate and other benefits that the position would offer.

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, they offer the opportunity to travel to different locations outside Canada to repair some of their aircraft. I would really appreciate it if you could write a letter showing my qualifications and your experience with me as your student. Thank you for your help and look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Michael Esenwa