Originally Posted by
wrxpilot
I know it’s easy to feel like it’s all but impossible to move on when you’re a 40 something civilian RJ pilot. After spending years trying everything I could think of, I couldn’t even get an interview. All I wanted was a chance, and it seemed like that wasn’t going to happen.
At one point I even considered quitting and making a career change, as at least I could control my destiny. But I continued to do everything reasonably within my power to make it happen. Incredibly, I ended up getting two interviews with my top two dream carriers. That turned into an offer from each.
I feel very fortunate, but I know it never would have happened if I had a defeatist attitude. Don’t get wrong, we all have our down days. But you have to believe in yourself and keep doing what you can.
This is not uncommon. Many guys I knew who got out had this same experience... always darkest before the dawn, and then your phone blows up. They key of course is to keep the pressure on for as long as it takes. If the job hunt doesn't make your life suck, you're not doing it right... but your competitors are.