Originally Posted by akpilot7
Yeah, life will be tough for him. It all comes down to whether or not he can make the sacrifices. That is why I recommend he just get one rating at a time and see if it is worth it for him. I spend most of my time now flying out of Anchorage, but also have spent time flying in Bristol Bay. If you spent 7 years in the bush, you probably bent some metal somewhere along the way. 7 years will make you crazy, I am only at 4 years, and I already talk to myself way too much. Where did you go from there? I have heard the "big airlines" frown upon bush guys.
After the bush I worked my way into a Learjet air ambulance outfit and then into the regionals from there I went to a 757 jet operator called National Airlines. I never bent anything or missed a day of work but a vindictive bristol bay employer that I had in the early 90's trashed my chances with Alaska Air. After three nearly perfect interviews I was told about the black letter from one particular air taxi owner in Alaska that is in my file. Alaska Airlines is the only place I ever really wanted to work so since I was laid off from National Airlines I have been working construction. I think it is tuff for bush guys to make it in the lower 48 anymore. I have been told by more than one that all those hours were wasted. The majors only want youth 121 captain superstars anymore.
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