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Old 06-02-2018, 04:27 PM
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I took a "temporary job" as an air traffic controller 26 years ago and ended up staying ATC because I didn't have the money to finish flight training back then. I'm finishing instrument, commercial, and multi-engine ratings up here in Alaska this year, then getting CFI/CFII/MEI rated early 2019 to work at a large flight school toward the airline job of my dreams. Yes, you CAN start over at age 50 if you have the motivation...and extra money. My biggest challenges are making the change of career work while keeping my spouse happy, maintaining an income, and living in a location that keeps the youngest kid in one high school for 3 years--while I flight instruct then move to a regional airline. "It's an entirely different kind of flying, altogether."
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Old 06-04-2018, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by FAASTER View Post
I took a "temporary job" as an air traffic controller 26 years ago and ended up staying ATC because I didn't have the money to finish flight training back then. I'm finishing instrument, commercial, and multi-engine ratings up here in Alaska this year, then getting CFI/CFII/MEI rated early 2019 to work at a large flight school toward the airline job of my dreams. Yes, you CAN start over at age 50 if you have the motivation...and extra money. My biggest challenges are making the change of career work while keeping my spouse happy, maintaining an income, and living in a location that keeps the youngest kid in one high school for 3 years--while I flight instruct then move to a regional airline. "It's an entirely different kind of flying, altogether."
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing, good luck on your next steps, keep us posted! Let us know how we can help! Nick
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Old 06-04-2018, 08:09 AM
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Hi Everybody,
Just joined APC. Currently flying Beechjet out of KPIT.
Looking for someone to build time with to get to ATP mins.
I have access to planes (172’s) in the Pittsburgh area and also central Jersey.
Anyone interested please let me know.
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Old 06-06-2018, 01:46 PM
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My name is Jeff Egerton. I'm an author from Tucson, Arizona. I'm about to finish a nonfiction book entitled Into the Wild Blue Yonder. This is an early history of the US airlines, from their formative years to the jet age.

I'm looking for stories from airline personnel, from years past. If anyone knows any retired pilots or airline employees who would like to share some anecdotes, I can be reached as: [email protected].

Thanks,

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Old 06-08-2018, 08:25 AM
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Hello all. I'm a pilot in the DFW area with over 5000 hrs total time and over 1700 Part 121 SIC experience. Going to interview at Executive AirShare on Thursday.
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Old 06-08-2018, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Desert Author View Post
My name is Jeff Egerton. I'm an author from Tucson, Arizona. I'm about to finish a nonfiction book entitled Into the Wild Blue Yonder. This is an early history of the US airlines, from their formative years to the jet age.

I'm looking for stories from airline personnel, from years past. If anyone knows any retired pilots or airline employees who would like to share some anecdotes, I can be reached as: [email protected].

Thanks,

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Wow! Jeff, thank you so much! Send a copy of the book over here at APC when you are done, we will read it and mention it to our Community! PM me! Thank you!
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Old 06-08-2018, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Higgop47 View Post
Hello all. I'm a pilot in the DFW area with over 5000 hrs total time and over 1700 Part 121 SIC experience. Going to interview at Executive AirShare on Thursday.
Hey! Good luck!! Keep us all posted! Fingers crossed for you!! Nick
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Old 06-08-2018, 09:51 AM
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Hi All,

Brand New Pilot (1 hr flight time) here. Interested in pursuing a career change into aviation.

Looking for friends and mentors in the Los Angeles area and happy to help out however I can.

Best!
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Old 06-08-2018, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Charronp1983 View Post
Hi All,

Brand New Pilot (1 hr flight time) here. Interested in pursuing a career change into aviation.

Looking for friends and mentors in the Los Angeles area and happy to help out however I can.

Best!
Heyyy!! 1 hour!! How did that go? Do you have pics? OMG! The team and I are so happy and excited for you! Keep up the great work!!
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Old 06-09-2018, 06:12 PM
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Greetings All,

Retiring Army Pilot (RW/FW), seasonal crop duster and active aerobatic/taikwheel CFI. Good knowledge in here, thanks to all that share.

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