Originally Posted by
Concorde001
I get your point. I have not flown much in the last 7 years because I thought I was done with it. I could not sustain the 23 bucks an hour for long with a family and non working wife, but got my type and a little experience on the CRJ. So, I am not starting from 0. Things have changed a lot since, and I am evaluating a possible return. I would still have to take a sizable pay cut for the first 2-3 years. Not trying to "fog any mirror" here, just trying to evaluate what it takes. No decision yet because I am not convinced yet it is the right thing to do in my situation.
Please don’t let all the snark and hostility on here dissuade you. What it takes is a drive to succeed and lots of hard work. I am not convinced that lots of Cessna time is going to make a bigger difference than flying approaches in a sim. Only you and an instructor can decide how much refreshing your skills need. I think if you have your flows and memory items down cold and the instructors see you trying most will work with you to help you succeed. But you haven’t found the most welcoming and encouraging group here. I think there is a tendency for people to want to see others struggle as much as they have.
It is a changing industry, but the shortage of regional captains is slowing down the demand for FOs, and it’s quite possible the recruiters will find the eager young 1500 hour CFIs more tempting than someone with 100 CRJ hours who quit. Think carefully about how you will convince an interviewer that you are ready to go the distance this time. You can always call one of the pilot interview prep companies for advice, Raven Careers gave me a free phone consultation. Interviewers want to hear you take responsibility for and learn from your mistakes. If you want back in badly enough, start applying to multiple companies and keep going until someone gives you a yes.