After being furloughed from World I went out on a limb and paid to get BE200 current knowing that there were lots of 200 opportunities near me. I flew as a contract pilot for a little over a year and although I liked it, the schedule was a pain. And the money was only ok. I kept looking for a new airline gig. But, after being contracted by a guy that owns a car dealership a few times, he decided he wanted me to be his guy. Now I make ridiculous money and don't work more than 8 to 10 days a month. My boss is the most laid back guy ever. I'm basically part of the family now. When I have to stay in his town, I just stay at his house now. I'm included on family vacations if I want to join. And when it's just he and I in the plane, he sits up front to visit cause he feels weird sitting in back like I'm just his driver. And any time there are open seats, I can bring whoever I want. I typically bring my wife but sometimes I'll take friends looking for experience. Also, the uniform? I wear shorts and a polo in summer and jeans or cargos in winter. I always joke with my boss and say I can wear the full uniform if he wants and he said that I better not after laughing at a BE90 pilot in full airline uniform including the hat.

I have a great deal but I know it's not the norm. Now I don't have any apps out there and wouldn't leave for almost anything.

Good luck to anyone trying to make the switch. Being furloughed was the greatest thing to ever happen to me.