CAv8r11

Hello all,

I wanted to ask what are some recommendations on staying sharp on aviation knowledge/ skills and what looks good to potential employers while I take care of my wife who has breast cancer.

Quick backstory on a complicated situation...we were living overseas preparing to do some aid work through aviation. We were halfway through language school when she found the lump. We are now back in the US for her treatment. I am at home taking care of her and the kids (4 kids 5 years and younger) so a majority of my time is spent meeting their needs. I have not flown in year due to moving prep and language school. I want to be able to stay sharp so I am currently reading the AIM and browsing this forum but I feel like I should be doing more. Has anyone gone through the NBAA or ERAU e-courses? I am sure they have good info but they are pricey and not sure if they are the best for my situation. What would be some recommended books or courses to go through to advance my knowledge?

I do plan on going to the local flight school and regaining and maintaining currency. Which leads me to my next question. We are not sure what the future holds for us...will we go back overseas and try to continue what we started or will we stay here I will fly 121 or 135. I want to be preparing myself for either scenario. She is currently going through chemo and will have major surgery this summer so switching now is not possible. What else besides trying to fly when I can and reading books would you all recommend to do to show that I was not just sitting on my hands to a potential employer? I do have my ATP and about 2000 hours total time but I want to be as marketable as possible when we are ready to make a decision.

Thanks in advance.

TiredSoul

Looks like you need to make a choice with the head and not with the heart.
Find a flying job stateside that offers the best medical insurance.
MAF(?) or the likes may seem a noble thing to do but you end up with jack at the end.

rickair7777

You don't need to do much. The majors care about currency and recency, but the regionals really don't. Your time is too low for majors (assuming you're not a fighter pilot)

So you can get a regional job any time you need one. Staying in the books will help ease training when the time comes, and you'll need to get current before class.

WhisperJet

FYI I had a several year gap between airline jobs. about 100 hrs flown in that time. Got on with a regional with about 15 hours in the previous 2 years, and have moved on since.

CAv8r11

Ok. Sometimes I feel like I am not thinking of every angle so thought I’d ask.

Thanks