Phantom Flyer

Hello th340B;

To answer your question as directly as possible, Yes, you have the qualifications to be hired at a regional, major or corporate flight department. End of discussion.

Next paragraph. Several responders have brought up good, valid points. I retired from the cockpit a few years ago and do consulting work for several airlines now. The industry is in a rather fluid state right now and has been for several years. Those once sought after seats in the cockpit have become simply "jobs". It's unfortunate but even at the majors, it's a fact of life.

Do an honest assessment of what you really want as this industry isn't what it was 16 years ago...not even close. If you really want to jump back in the fire, go for it ! A corporate position might really be worth pursuing as the pay and benefits are good to excellent and the equipment usually well above average.

Just my .0187653 cents based on today's market close. As for me, if I was offered to get back into the left seat of a 767-300 and fly internationally, I'd say "thanks, but no thanks".

G'Luck Mate

GQpilot

You may want to leave the door open at the place you are leaving if you can. A fellow I knew did a similar thing. In his 40's and in a secure job with a pension. When in his 20's he flew captain at a commuter in Colorado. Decided he just had to get back into aviation. He was smart enough to take personal leave for a year to test the waters. He's back at his old job as a college professor, where he will retire. I think it was something he needed to do, because he had forgotten what the industry was like and gotten spoiled by a stable, good job. Best of luck in whatever you choose to do.

Timbo

Or as my Mom used to say, "The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence."

mswmsw

Ditto on this. I knew a guy, always said he wanted to be an airline pilot. He put in apps, got hired by a regional, but when he "went", he took about three months of accrued vacation time, leave time, etc, rather than actually "quitting his day job". In a bit less than the three months, he was back at his old job. If leave time/leave of absence, etc is a possibility for you - rather than outright quitting your old job - it might be something to consider.