Working At Boeing During Flight Training?
01-31-2019, 12:45 PM
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Working At Boeing During Flight Training?
Hey everybody, I got out of the military recently and I want to have a career as a pilot. However things have been difficult as I don't really get that much from the VA in terms of money for housing, etc. which puts a strain on my wife who also works. I'm considering applying to Boeing to do what I did in the military which is test and troubleshoot various aircraft's avionics. Is working full time at Boeing while also completing instrument through commercial licenses on the weekends or after work a feasible option in your guys' opinion? Thank you.
01-31-2019, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by DarthDecker
Hey everybody, I got out of the military recently and I want to have a career as a pilot. However things have been difficult as I don't really get that much from the VA in terms of money for housing, etc. which puts a strain on my wife who also works. I'm considering applying to Boeing to do what I did in the military which is test and troubleshoot various aircraft's avionics. Is working full time at Boeing while also completing instrument through commercial licenses on the weekends or after work a feasible option in your guys' opinion? Thank you.
01-31-2019, 04:17 PM
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You should be able to do that at Boeing of all places. Assuming SEA, they have a flying club on Boeing field, and I think they may pay for some training. My buddy got a PPL while working full time and he's a VP.
02-01-2019, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Macchi30
What.......?
Are you telling me I spent $60k out of my savings for no reason....
Are you telling me I spent $60k out of my savings for no reason....
02-01-2019, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by TiredSoul
Working at Boeing will probably be a very good idea.
Benefits, medical and all that good stuff.
Get your CFI then flightinstruct part time.
Benefits, medical and all that good stuff.
Get your CFI then flightinstruct part time.
02-01-2019, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by DarthDecker
Oh man that’s terrible I’m sorry. They cover everything from instrument up if it’s a 141 course paired with online college or whatever
02-01-2019, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by DarthDecker
Hey everybody, I got out of the military recently and I want to have a career as a pilot. However things have been difficult as I don't really get that much from the VA in terms of money for housing, etc. which puts a strain on my wife who also works. I'm considering applying to Boeing to do what I did in the military which is test and troubleshoot various aircraft's avionics. Is working full time at Boeing while also completing instrument through commercial licenses on the weekends or after work a feasible option in your guys' opinion? Thank you.
I have a buddy who got Textron to pay for most of his ratings, and he’s a service pilot for them now... started at the company doing work on cabins.
Getting your licenses part time is an option. Your success will depend on how much effort you put into things.
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