From KING5:

SEATTLE - Two Western Washington pilots are trying to get back into the air by pounding the pavement.

Chris Campbell and Steffen Schmidt are corporate pilots who suddenly found themselves grounded when their companies were hit by economic turbulence. Now they say, they'll "fly for food."

Schmidt worked for Semitool Incorporated, a company that makes equipment used in semiconductor manufacturing. He was laid off in January.

Campbell flew for a small flight company which downsized three weeks ago, putting its plane up for sale. He said the news was surprising.

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