Originally Posted by
IdahoFlyer
I was actually mildly chastised by the DO on behalf of the company ownership for throwing the gear down during my off-airport landing. My judgement call to extend the gear allowed me to land the aircraft with no damage whatsoever despite the mountainous terrain.
This also kept an accident / incident off of your record. Such marks cost you, even if they're not your fault. The DO and his superiors have a Mafia mentality wrt insurance claims, it seems, and don't care what an accident would do to your future (not to mention potential injuries).
Keep sending out apps while doing a good job, quietly and with class. When that happy time comes , give plenty of notice. It sounds like your CP will write a nice letter of reference. Your current company sounds like a good place to be "from".