Originally Posted by
ncpilot1996
So I am pretty young to be a commercial pilot, 19 to be exact. I am looking for some low time pilot jobs like Part 91 corporate or something similar, have experience with 91 flying. Any leads on anything, contacts ANYTHING? preferable based in NC SC area.
500 TT
170 AMEL
AGI & IGI
CFI,CFII,MEI
Funny story from today:
Walked into an interview for a 135 operation, guy looks at me, back at my resume, and then back at me and says "There's no way in hell you have these ratings and hours at your age. I wouldn't hire you simply because of your age." I grabbed my phone and walked straight out. Struggles of being young right?
Wow, he obviously thought you were lying to him about your experience. Once he was convinced you were not he should have congratulated you on your accomplishments at such a young age. If he did not want to hire you he should have at least offered career advice and/or told you to come back in a few years.
Good luck and don't give up, your situation will improve. I have been on both sides of this coin. Too young in my previous profession for several years [it used to really **** the old guys off--- that they had to listen to me and negotiate with me and even treat me as an equal
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Now I am old enough but with relatively limited experience. Perhaps in a few years we will both have just the right combination--- in the meantime just enjoy each day and try to remember the stories as you will be telling them for years!!