Originally Posted by
Skybolt205wd
Maybe not directly on point to this thread but with a bit a twist. I already have a non-aviation job that allows me to be highly flexible and I can work on the road during down times. I flew for a 91 flight department for 12 years doing this until 2013. I fly for the enjoyment and dont financially need the job...I just want to do it.
I have been offered a job with a regional and I am wondering if maintaining my "real job" and flying for a Regional is possible. I can do about 4 days on the road before things start getting backed up in my real job. I am unfamiliar with the 121 world. So, What I am asking is whether scheduling within the 121 world allows for down time such that I can do my other work remotely. Are there others out there doing this? What kind of latent problems are there to this sort of arrangement? Thanks in advance.
I was in the same situation and I gave it a try - working for a regional and kept my full time job. I had to go to part time for about 6-8 months for training and to gain some seniority which allowed me to get creative with scheduling. The first month of class expect to have no time other than studying. I'm back to 4 days per week at my other job and still full time at my regional. Yes, it can be done. If you work at making your schedule what you want you can average 19 days off.
If your employer is truly flexible this job can give you plenty of time off if you get creative with scheduling. If you're able to live in base (and better - if your base is junior at your company) its obtainable.