Originally Posted by VegasChris

So what is someone to do in the meantime to prepare to get on hired on when the economy turns around so I can be hired at the start of the next hiring wave whenever it comes?

I am employed and working in a steady local government job 10 days a month, aside from the increased risk of getting sick while at work (which is now covered by employer), the complete loss of my wife's income, and two kids at home all day, nothing has really changed for me with this pandemic. Also now I know I won't be giving up my current stable career for the aviation field until I am well above 50% on the seniority list with enough liquid savings to last for 3 years.

I am done with my second bachelor's degree and qualify for the R-ATP at 1000 hours.
Currently CFI/CFII with 900tt. Got my own plane and have money to fly it, and my students have essentially quit training at this point.

I am not willing to move out of Vegas for any job right now.

I had class dates with three regionals for later this year- Compass is definitely gone. The other CJOs will be rescinded in the coming weeks/months is my prediction.

I don't think any of the 135s or 91s will be hiring- nor will I be competitive enough without any turbine time especially with 1000s of pilots on the street looking for jobs. The casino planes definitely are not flying, and not much else is either.

Should I hit my minimums and just fly once a month to stay current? Is there anything else to do to make sure I can get hired when and if things get going again?