To Fly or Not to Fly? That is the question.
10-19-2012, 07:20 AM
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To Fly or Not to Fly? That is the question.
So I need some thoughts from the peanut gallery. I have been offered a pretty good paying got in aircraft parts sales good pay bens 9-6 mon-fri. So this job versus flying as instructor or maybe one day charter or 121. My only hang up about the sales job is that it's not flying and it's a desk job and I have been flying 500 or so a year for the past year. Thing is I love flying and don't know I much I can give up and still be satisfied? So any thoughts at all hit me.
10-19-2012, 09:55 AM
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Thoughts?
Yep - keep flying/instrucitng for a part-time job or just for the fun of it if the other job allows you the disaposable income and time for flying as a recreational acitivity.
Sounds like it could be the best of both worlds.
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Yep - keep flying/instrucitng for a part-time job or just for the fun of it if the other job allows you the disaposable income and time for flying as a recreational acitivity.
Sounds like it could be the best of both worlds.
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10-19-2012, 10:59 AM
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I guess it's different for everyone. Me personally I tried to leave the industry all together then tried the non flying side of aviation. My experience, for what it's worth, I was always looking at the people that were flying and wished I was there. I think if you truly love to fly it will be hard to watch others do it while you fly a 172 "for fun" . Just my two cents. Good luck with the decision hope you find a way to make it work.
10-19-2012, 11:17 AM
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I have never been in the aviation industry, and fly piston singles. Get the "good" job, and into a flying club with an aircraft for your type of flying.
We had a five member club with a Mooney. I was able to fly for pleasure and business anywhere in a ~700 nm radius at the drop of a hat. No TSA, no crowds, I knew where my bags were, etc.
Renting sucks as it's expensive (hourly rate + insurance), and you can't go anywhere for more than 3 hours.
It's worked for me..............
Good Luck!
We had a five member club with a Mooney. I was able to fly for pleasure and business anywhere in a ~700 nm radius at the drop of a hat. No TSA, no crowds, I knew where my bags were, etc.
Renting sucks as it's expensive (hourly rate + insurance), and you can't go anywhere for more than 3 hours.
It's worked for me..............
Good Luck!
10-19-2012, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by chritz1179
So I need some thoughts from the peanut gallery. I have been offered a pretty good paying got in aircraft parts sales good pay bens 9-6 mon-fri. So this job versus flying as instructor or maybe one day charter or 121. My only hang up about the sales job is that it's not flying and it's a desk job and I have been flying 500 or so a year for the past year. Thing is I love flying and don't know I much I can give up and still be satisfied? So any thoughts at all hit me.
I started flying when I was single and met my wife when already established in my flying career. 18 years later, I'm currently a stay at home Dad looking for work. Ultimately you have to decide for yourself, but I think I'd stick with the flying until you work the bug out of your system.
10-20-2012, 06:10 AM
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Meeting the basic needs to live is always a key requirement. If either job allows you to do that, then keep flying. You can always sit at a desk, but flying may be limited as you get older. Follow your passion and do what you really want.
10-22-2012, 09:49 AM
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Buy a small plane and fly for fun. When you are older you can return to professional aviation after the bills are paid.
Personally I'm not satisfied without flying; I do flying and non-flying jobs. I really can't see working hard for a living, however, only to spend that money on expensive aircraft rental or ownership, when I could be working for a living by getting paid to fly.
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