Previous comments about 135 flying are accurate. More and more recruiting of retired 121 guys as the shortage gets worse. My two cents:
Find a PC-12 operator. Mostly domestic day trips; interesting overnights to mostly desirable locations. Mid 60’s for pay, so it’s not a lot, but you’ll enjoy flying with some youngsters you can mentor and some oldsters who have a grasp of what it means to be a seasoned 135 professional. Scheduling can be challenging with on call days, or you can find more and more operators going to an 8 on 6 off schedule. Get ahold of a current pilot and talk about the company over a beer.
Good luck!
Originally Posted by
tsquared030
Nothing so altruistic, I'm afraid.
Part financial, part desire to keep flying in a new and challenging area that I've not experienced in my 40+ years of flying.
My children are grown and I've been widowed for 5 years, so I'll have the freedom to relocate and travel.
I do feel there will be a spot for an up-and-comer at my current employer when I retire (along with about 600 others in 2019).
I'm a little over 300 days from retiring, so just trying to explore the feasibility of various post retirement options. That's why I value the opinions of those on this web board.
T