Originally Posted by
marxgant
I found this thread while trying to research Tropic Ocean Airways and I'm glad I did! I'm in a very similar position to you and a few others on this thread, being LEO and having about ~420 TT (pun not intended, I actually have 419.8 as of this writing). I began flying back in high school, eventually got my IFR, CPL, and began the CFI courses but wasn't successful there since I was in college at the same time. I try to keep within my biannual flight review, but haven't flown frequently since 2016. I also got the notion to get out of law enforcement and back into aviation, but it seems I may be behind the curve since hiring slowed down for the airlines. I plan on getting current again soon, and getting a CSES seems like a good way to do it - along with a multi add-on.
Have you had any updates since last year? Did Tropic Ocean Airways work out for you? I'd like to talk more on PM or phone if you'd like, since I am also trying to figure out how to take the pay cut and move into a low time flying job.
coming from someone who did it, who made the Jump, all I can say is KEEP PLUGGING AWAY. The business is cyclical. Slowdown today, tomorrow could be balls to the wall. But don’t let todays slowdown discourage you from trying as hard as you can from reaching the goal. Pretend as though the hiring wave is as strong as ever, and do everything you can to secure the job as soon as possible. 18 years law enforcement, it was a great job for a good while. But set yourself to get out as soon as you can. I can assure you, you will NOT look back.