Airline back to Corporate flying
02-24-2015, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by av8n
Ya make everyone else there mad and screw all of us over in the industry struggling to pay the bills. Most of us will probably never be as financially set as you. So don't make it any worse.
02-24-2015, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by tennesseeflyboy
I am approaching retirement age at my airline, currently flying a widebody in the left seat. I have a civilian and corporate flying background with type ratings in the Cl600/601 and CE-560.
I am interested in finding something that would allow for flying those models or whatever is out there to be had, plus I would not balk at flying a turbo prop or piston engine aircraft. I want to keep my hand in flying ,just curious if there is any chance to get back in it.
Constructive comments or advice greatly appreciated ! Thank you in advance ........
I am interested in finding something that would allow for flying those models or whatever is out there to be had, plus I would not balk at flying a turbo prop or piston engine aircraft. I want to keep my hand in flying ,just curious if there is any chance to get back in it.
Constructive comments or advice greatly appreciated ! Thank you in advance ........
02-25-2015, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by NoSidNoStar
What about a sim instructor job? Great way to give back all that experience you have, and keep the market clear for the young ones.
The way I read his post, he wants to fly. If that's the case he should fly. He will probably give back plenty serving as a mentor while enjoying his flying as well.
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02-25-2015, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by cubguy
The way I read his post, he wants to fly. If that's the case he should fly. He will probably give back plenty serving as a mentor while enjoying his flying as well.
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So what about a CFI job, gives back, serves as a mentor, keeps flying.
02-27-2015, 09:50 AM
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Lemme see....
Do I want to fly a corporate jet or possibly turboprop or cabin class twin or would I rather flail around the sky in the right seat of a 152/172 watching someone else do the flying.
I'd be up nights wrestling with that tough decision!
CG
Do I want to fly a corporate jet or possibly turboprop or cabin class twin or would I rather flail around the sky in the right seat of a 152/172 watching someone else do the flying.
I'd be up nights wrestling with that tough decision!
CG
02-27-2015, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by cubguy
Lemme see....
Do I want to fly a corporate jet or possibly turboprop or cabin class twin or would I rather flail around the sky in the right seat of a 152/172 watching someone else do the flying.
I'd be up nights wrestling with that tough decision!
CG
Do I want to fly a corporate jet or possibly turboprop or cabin class twin or would I rather flail around the sky in the right seat of a 152/172 watching someone else do the flying.
I'd be up nights wrestling with that tough decision!
CG
02-27-2015, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by NoSidNoStar
What about just retiring, enjoying life, and leave some space to someone that really needs to work.
Happiness is a personal thing.
02-28-2015, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by NoSidNoStar
What about just retiring, enjoying life, and leave some space to someone that really needs to work.
Ya that's pretty much aviation, I think?
Maybe save something decent for us loosers.
Get a fishing pole and go to the Smokies is what I'd do.
02-28-2015, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by NoSidNoStar
What about just retiring, enjoying life, and leave some space to someone that really needs to work.
How do you know he doesn't need to work? Maybe he still has kids in college. Or a wife with an expensive, non-covered medical problem. Or maybe he's just not ready to hang up his spurs quite yet. You should be thankful he's trying to get that Part 91 gig. It opens up his Major 121 seat for someone like you.
Originally Posted by cubguy
Maybe the "enjoying life" you refer to would require some flying for him. If he wants to fly then he needs to fly too.
Happiness is a personal thing.
Happiness is a personal thing.
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