Thread: Classes: Hard to fill?
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Old 02-22-2011 | 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Flying Pig
Well, well, well...

Here I am perusing the Airline Pilot Central Forum after being out of the industry for 10 years. All of a sudden there's talk of a shortage of professional airline pilots. How exciting!!

Hmmm...Maybe I should leave my steady job with great pay, benefits and a fabulous retirement to return to the skies as a professional airline pilot. I have the ATP, type rating and a couple thousand hours of 121 flight time. I'd have a good shot!!

Let's see... $18,000/year (maybe), used and abused on Ready Reserve, Commute on my days off, fax a document to crew scheduling proving that my father-in-law died, pray daily not to hear the "F" word (furlough)...

Nevermind!
You won't just walk in to a 121 carrier after being out of this biz for ten years, trust me on this one. The only reason I may have a snowballs chance is the fact that I teach flying in order to stay current.
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