outofwork

Furloughed since November of 2008 and little to no hope of any flying job prospects, I'm beginning to wonder if some of us have been furloughed out of the industry...anyone else feeling the same??

surreal1221

Sure, and it sucks. . .but. . .I knew at some point in my career I'd be sent to the street once, if not twice. Thus I never put all my eggs in one basket (ie: flying airplanes.)

Diversify.

If you never make it back to a cockpit, muh - big deal.

__________________
CP.ASMEL.IA.AGI.CFI.MEI.CFII.FO.CR2 || Where is your DD-214?

Jamers

Hang in there friend.

Spoilers

I think it'll start getting better around spring time. Also, the way I look at it, if you are in your mid-20s or so, you still got 40 years of working left to do, so enjoy your time off Ha.

themctm

Other than wishful thinking, what makes you think things will turn around in the spring?

Spoilers

I dunno. Colgan already said they want to hire a bunch of guys for a May class, maybe Eagle will come around...

SkyHigh

I have been laid off since 9-11 and I am still holding out hope.

Skyhigh

__________________
Work smart. Work to live. Don't live to work.

Purpleanga

Abandon hope all ye who enter here FURLOUGHED

I find that as a furloughed pilot, it's best to have low expectations. Especially when all your potential employers think you might be recalled next month.

__________________
It's OK everybody......... does anyone know how to fly a King Air?

colinflyin

I am beginning to lose hope. I've been furloughed for 5 months with little hope of getting a job flying. I miss flying a ton, hopefully well see a turnaround with AE calling people back at least there's a glimmer of something positive. Good luck to everyone furloughed.

DryMotorBoatin

thats supposed to make us feel better!?!

__________________
If this job was easy, nobody would do it.