Am I Nuts?
After 8 years flying unmanned, I have essentially reached the pinnacle of my field. I make great money and have a bullet-proof career with a great company. Despite this, I’m not terribly happy with my work or living away from friends and family.
I left Trans States Airlines in 2009 after having been downgraded and then displaced. It was a no-brainer at the time but now I am beginning to think I’d like to get back to the airlines.
I wanted to get some opinions from active pilots on how they would proceed. At 40 years-old, am I nuts to leave an industry where I have established myself? What is my best path back to flying the line? To a major? Any opinions are appreciated, I’m on the fence…
Total Time – 3000 (4300*)
- Pilot-in-Command – 1110
- Mission Commander – 1580*
- Multi-Engine – 2390
- Turbine – 1790 (550*)
- Instructor – 910 (180*)
- Night – 520 (2140*)
- Cross-Country – 2000
- Instrument – 105 (130 hood)
- Combat – 3720*
*unmanned aircraft systems