Doing a 180...back to a regular job
12-13-2008 | 06:17 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Line Holder
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
From: FO
Doing a 180...back to a regular job
After being in the airlines since late 2000 and recently being furloughed, I decided to try to find a "regular" job. Problem is, I have no idea how to translate the duties and skills acquired while being a pilot into language a non-pilot person would understand. Does anyone know of any resume services who specialize in something like this? Thanks 
12-13-2008 | 06:54 AM
#2
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 797
Likes: 0
From: Jet Pilot
After being in the airlines since late 2000 and recently being furloughed, I decided to try to find a "regular" job. Problem is, I have no idea how to translate the duties and skills acquired while being a pilot into language a non-pilot person would understand. Does anyone know of any resume services who specialize in something like this? Thanks
12-13-2008 | 08:10 AM
#3
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 13,843
Likes: 1
From: FAA 'Flight Check'
After being in the airlines since late 2000 and recently being furloughed, I decided to try to find a "regular" job. Problem is, I have no idea how to translate the duties and skills acquired while being a pilot into language a non-pilot person would understand. Does anyone know of any resume services who specialize in something like this? Thanks
USMCFLYR
12-21-2008 | 07:02 PM
#4
Permanent Reserve
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,721
Likes: 12
Don't forget to mention all the experiences with the FA's on layovers.
Seriously, though, I would target the skills/experience based on the specific job you are applying for.
That means you tweak your resume for each prospective employer.
You may want to emphasize customer service experience for one job, while focusing on decision making for another job.
Good Luck!
Seriously, though, I would target the skills/experience based on the specific job you are applying for.
That means you tweak your resume for each prospective employer.
You may want to emphasize customer service experience for one job, while focusing on decision making for another job.
Good Luck!
02-12-2009 | 09:40 AM
#5
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 320
Likes: 1
From: Aviation Consultant
Don't forget to mention all the experiences with the FA's on layovers.
Seriously, though, I would target the skills/experience based on the specific job you are applying for.
That means you tweak your resume for each prospective employer.
You may want to emphasize customer service experience for one job, while focusing on decision making for another job.
Good Luck!
Seriously, though, I would target the skills/experience based on the specific job you are applying for.
That means you tweak your resume for each prospective employer.
You may want to emphasize customer service experience for one job, while focusing on decision making for another job.
Good Luck!
Keep in mind that just like in aviation employers want to see experience that parallels the job you are applying for. Take some time and learn the industry lingo for which you are applying and use those buzz words where you can.
The reality is that you are probably going to have to start over with this new career move. Employers aren't going to be too hip to hiring someone who has never done that particular job before. Just like a major airline these days wouldn't hire a pilot directly out of school - they want to see experience in that particular job.
Hang in there - it will happen for you given persistence. Network!
Lori
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
