I actually took a voluntary furlough a few years back only to get an official furlough 2 months later......rough times. I called many friends and made contacts outside aviation and actually got a job at an engineering firm.....little company called Hamilton Sundstrand. Anyone ever heard of it?

I moved on from there to Pratt and Whitney working as an engineer. As one of the previous posts mentioned, I too only have an aeronautical science degree. No engineering experience to speak of except what I learned on the job.

I believe that any one can owrk in any industry. Just takes some imagination to come up with "soft" skills. Also takes a bit of being able to sell yourself and maybe a bit of luck.

I miss the flying. There is not a day that goes by where I don't think about. Would I go back? Maybe if the right offer came in.....so far it hasn't. Still get my kicks doing the CFI thing.

Later.