Pilot jobs w/ active security clearances
11-26-2014, 05:53 PM
#11
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everyone I personally know (three dudes) in the Afghan King Air contract jobs are "doing it to get caught up on bills" and then are bailing.
Most have told me "two years max" as they family buy-in for the above purpose, the time away from home, etc etc hits its peak at the 2 year mark or so
Most have told me "two years max" as they family buy-in for the above purpose, the time away from home, etc etc hits its peak at the 2 year mark or so
11-28-2014, 04:13 AM
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I did plenty of tours as a contractor and honestly, its a good gig with the right people and right company. Sure you are in Afghanistan, but you are supporting the mission, making good coin, and potentially good connections for employment elsewhere. The time off was nice too. Keep in mind, this war, is winding down and the opportunities will slowly go away. If there is a civilian gig CONUS you want, seniority is everything. But, do not simply discount the benefits of being a contractor.
11-28-2014, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Junglejett
I did plenty of tours as a contractor and honestly, its a good gig with the right people and right company. Sure you are in Afghanistan, but you are supporting the mission, making good coin, and potentially good connections for employment elsewhere. The time off was nice too. Keep in mind, this war, is winding down and the opportunities will slowly go away. If there is a civilian gig CONUS you want, seniority is everything. But, do not simply discount the benefits of being a contractor.
11-29-2014, 12:42 PM
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I spent more time at home than I would had I had a traditional airline job (considering a commute). I did not do 180 days a year though..more like 120 to 150. Granted, the stretch of time was greater but having done both, the quality of time at home, from a contractor gig, is way rewarding.
Just ones opinion.
Just ones opinion.
Originally Posted by satpak77
no one is debating that. The problem exists when the wife, aging parents, kids, etc want dad home, as while you are making good money, in more ways than one, they are paying for your absence
02-13-2015, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Ging
I've applied to L-3 & Dynamic and never heard back, but i dont have any turbine time. Is that a deal breaker for these type companies?
Prior PIC King Air or Dash-8 time and TS clearance is the way in at these places. Former military or former/retired Customs or DEA seem to get called quick, at least in the past. Good luck
02-15-2015, 10:22 PM
#20
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Originally Posted by satpak77
Based on what I am hearing, the L3 jobs are being cut back, and CACI just reduced daily pay by $50. Not sure "what the future holds" for these jobs
Prior PIC King Air or Dash-8 time and TS clearance is the way in at these places. Former military or former/retired Customs or DEA seem to get called quick, at least in the past. Good luck
Prior PIC King Air or Dash-8 time and TS clearance is the way in at these places. Former military or former/retired Customs or DEA seem to get called quick, at least in the past. Good luck
L-3 just picked up another contract and plans to hire an additional 60-80 pilots this year.....no cuts backs that I've heard of....
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