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Old 11-29-2008, 10:50 PM
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Thank you for your understanding and your guidance.
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Old 12-01-2008, 07:16 PM
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Wow, I thought this thread went the way of the dodo. Then again I havent been around much.

Anyway just a little update. I've done a good job of filling my plate since last time. I finally was able to find a way to wrangle up the cash to start my CFI. Plus I decided to sign on with CAP. I used to be a cadet way back when i was a kid, I figured I could give back a little and get some time doing it. And best of all, I got a pretty solid lead for a gig in the area. I've spoken on the phone with a guy about a job for a couple weeks now. If everything goes well with that I should be flying for hire for the first time ever by sometime around the new year...wish me luck! So all in all I've found plenty to cover my bases. I've found there is in fact stuff out there, you just need to know where to look I suppose.
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Old 12-02-2008, 05:04 AM
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If you still wanted to look into traffic watch for Boston, East Coast Aero Club handles that.
Welcome - East Coast Aero Club
I flew for them for almost a year. The pay isn't that good, but it was a good time builder, not to mention fun getting paid to go fly around the boston area. They also give you the option of getting paid into a company account tax free, which is what i did, and used that money to fly their seminole and keep current. PM me if you want any more info on that....
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Old 12-02-2008, 11:03 AM
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who have you been talking to about a job? is it a CFI gig?
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Old 12-02-2008, 02:35 PM
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I'm interesting about that. Can you please tell me what type of A/C they fly, and do they fly out of NAshua or Bedford.

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Old 12-02-2008, 02:37 PM
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Hi Ben, can you give me direction of what you did. I feel depressed lately with the situation in the industry.

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Old 12-02-2008, 04:47 PM
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I feel depressed lately with the situation in the industry.
Me too. Get your CFI.
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Old 12-03-2008, 03:53 AM
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Traffic watch is out of KBED and they fly older warriors. About 2 years ago they were hiring guys with wet commercials.
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Old 12-03-2008, 07:10 AM
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I looked into the traffic watch in BED. I got that lead from a friend of mine who is a little more active in the area. They do indeed fly old warriors from UND and pay is not great, but it's a job. There were a couple guys in front of me when I called about it but from what I hear openings happen often. I'm going to call today and get an update so I'll post back here later today.

From someone who is fresh out of the gate, it is kinda tough right now. Take the advice of getting your CFI. I'll be starting that road soon and I'm glad I am.

CAP is starting to look good too. As soon as my level 1 training gets all finished I'll jump into mission training.

I figure if I keep my hand in a couple different pots, things might go better for someone like myself trying to get a start.
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Old 12-04-2008, 04:22 PM
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18 months ago I was looking for a job and at the time I had 1000 hrs 200 multi. The following info includes just a few of the things I did to get hired.

The best advice I could give to anyone looking for a job is to read the book "Knock em Dead" answers to tough interview questions by Martin Yates. This book will prepare you for interviews with anybody. In this market you need to be a good interviewer and have the answers the employer wants to hear. Look sharp! Wear a suit and deliver your resumes in person as much as you can to set yourself apart. Too many people take the easy road and simply phone their way around and don't take the time to stop by and introduce themselves. Be prepared to go through a lot of no's which doesn't mean no, it means I don't need anybody right now. Keep in touch with every new contact you meet and ask them if they know anybody. Eventually you will find your job. Remember even if you are just dropping off a resume be prepared to interview right then and there, always be prepared to tell them why you are the best choice for the company. Sure insurance has its requirements for you to get hired at certain outfits but in the end they are hiring you and not just your experience. There are a ton of Jerks who are overqualified for the job but who the heck would want to sit next to one of them for 5 hrs a day or more?

Everybody in this business says getting a job is all about who you know. Well I say make it your business to get to know as many people as possible. If you asked me if I would hire you and I didn't have anything then I would say no. If you followed up and asked if I knew of anybody who was hiring then I would gladly point you in the right direction.


I hope this info helps.

I have been there and I will be there again one day.

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