Originally Posted by
thesweetlycool
No, I will not be changing anything about the wedding.. but Im also not going to get involved with this job until Im certain im going to be able to take that time off. Hopefully one of the recruiters will give me a call back and be able to give me some good info on what I should be able to expect.
I'd love to be able to take a class date in August, but if they're scrambling to fill dates NOW then will they really have dates in August? Or even care to extend me out that long? Im not really that concerned about taking the first available date to get in quick, or whatever. Really im trying to decide if I should head into the airlines right NOW. I'll have other flying opportunities and I am young, 23, so Im not concerned about this being my only opportunity. It will, however, be my easiest opportunity as I will not have to interview/apply/ect.
I've only know about this opportunity since last week, and had scheduled alot of things for this summer beforehand. I would have to potentially cancel both a 2 week trip to Europe and possibly my honeymoon, totaling over $5000 for this. While it's a great opportunity Im not sure it's good timing, nor the right thing to do at this time of starting a new life and a new family. Too much going on at the same time. Hopefully I will have more information soon, though.
I am also trying to be vauge because this is a public forum and I don't want any schools/companies named. I am from the US though and went to a 4 year 141 university. Thank you again
I feel your pain... I was in a similar situation with a 141 program when I first took the dive. I held off for similar circumstances as well. Continued instructing to ensure my personal life stayed intact. I still got hired after "holding out", but was furloughed less than year later sitting reserve the entire time. Those that got in when I first had the chance were and still are holding lines.
You're in one heck of tough spot. Regionals will always be hiring on a cyclical basis, so timing's everything. It looks like things are looking up at the moment, so now's probably pretty good timing (honestly, who knows...). If things go right, you only get married once...and I can tell you first hand that helping to ensure the rest of your private life is a good one is much more important than any regional job.
As for me, it all worked out. I was able to find a good gig while furloughed, and I'm still young and dumb enough to be accepting recall. I've wanted to be nothing but a pilot my entire life, and my "desk job" has helped me realize the grass isn't always greener on the other side. If you have any questions you'd like to talk about via PM fire away. I'll give you whatever guidance I can, good or bad. Best of luck!