Originally Posted by
Justabusdriver1
While all those people are twiddling their thumbs waiting I finished training, got a type and atp and already moved on to a major in about 7 months time. Those people waiting are wasting their career potential. Don’t wait.
The music always stops for periods of time. Good for you in being able to take advantage of the current hiring opportunities. In my period in aviation, I have seen the industry tank numerous times. The first Gulf War and recession, 9/11, the Great Recession, Age 65 Rule stagnating hiring, Covid. Build a savings account to mitigate the effects of a furlough. It is HIGHLY likely that will happen to most folks at least once in their career. I have always had a backup career outside of aviation and also avoided going into debt for my training. I realize that is hard for most folks. It helped my family survive the ups and downs of this industry and low pay when I first started.