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Old 05-03-2016 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by zyttocs
Thanks for all the responses....the more I think about things the closer I get to taking the airlines seriously, at least the better paying ones.



As far as I can tell Southwest, Delta, and United are the only ones that will get you into the 6 digits by year 2 or 3, or am I missing a couple?



I can't fly for the cheep air guys.....I'd be better off taking a questionable corporate gig for $70-$80K than committing to a pony plane operator at my age.



I've thought about part 135 but it just never seemed to be the right thing for me. Where I've been flying out of for most of my time all the 135 operators are kinda flaky. There are always rumors about the quality of their maintenance and all the manipulation and games they play with the pilots.....lowballing them on salary and stuff. Not to mention the stories we know to be true...those are worst than the rumors.


Try FEDEX. Age not an issue. We have pilots on property less than a year holding B-757 Capt.
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Old 05-04-2016 | 12:15 PM
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Have you looked at the home based options on the corporate side? Depending on your equipment, you could secure a gig pretty quickly and still be based at home.
I'd certainly consider Jet Aviation and their job placement opportunities.
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Old 06-20-2016 | 03:35 PM
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I am 48 and still trying to find a flying job. I don't have lots of time to offer I only have 436 TT, commercial multi single, 188 multi PIC.
Don't get discouraged.
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