Originally Posted by
flippedr6
So as the title says I'm thinking of getting back into the job. I have not flown pro since 2012, I have a little under 3.5k total 2.9k single turbine and 2.4k of that is pic. I flew 91k for an outfight in the Northeast what says the group? What would be the best place to start looking?
Welcome back to the big show! Having not flown since 2012, there are a few things to consider:
1. Currency. Getting recurrent in a real live airplane will be super valuable. Going down to your local flight school and getting single engine, multiengine, and instrument current will go a long way.
2. Proficiency. Proficiency covers regulations, instrument procedures, and flying skills. The great thing about proficiency is that it's cheap. A few tools to consider include FAA.gov to get back into the regs, the front section of the Jeppesen approach plates or Government approach plates, and microsoft flight sim will get you 99% of the way there.
3. Networking. Depending on where you're at and where you want to go, start looking into networking opportunities. Any local Aviation Universities will likely hold job fairs, following regionals and 135 operations on LinkedIn will take you far, and reaching out to former pilots will probably net some welcomed help.
The climb may look steep but it's completely doable. Good luck and fly safe!