Pls, I need a Job @ Anywhere
#12
ERAU is a rip off period, I spent no more then 40000 for a bachelors degree and all my ratings. And am in a much better position then 90 percent of the ERAU grads. I had 1500 hours by the time I graduated college since I went to a Community College and Flight instructed during my time at a cheap state college. Even if you have daddys money it is ridicoulous to pay 3 times what you should, to get a 20000 dollar job.
#13
Unless they are federally funded loans, which if he went to EMBRU they are probably not, the lenders will just deny the economic hardship request (since the law passed in 2005 gives them this option) and force the loans into default so that they can just garnish your wages for your entire working life. Trust me, I know! The law the previous administration passed has given all power to the lenders of the private student loan industry. They simply turn down your requests and go after your income and tax returns.
#14
The future: student loans + no job= not good (bad credit can hurt getting a job)
For many the dream turns into a nightmare: Looks like you are finding out.
Go get a job that can pay back you student loans until the flying scene picks back up or get in-line like everyone else chasing the "dream".
#16
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Good day everybody, I'm highly in need of a job. I was laid-off recently as flight instructor. I have four yrs degree form Embry-Riddle, with 737NG type rating, 1300Hrs, U.S citizen. I"m ready to go any where in the world. Please help me guys, student loan is killing me. I need a job. Please post any ideal, links, or anything that can help the situation.
#17
On the street for three months myself no bites, but get the loans deferred until you can find work.
Last edited by vagabond; 04-06-2009 at 11:40 AM. Reason: fixed typo for you :)
#18
Fly in Alaska
I was in a similar situation as you during the recession of the early 1990's. There were no jobs to be had and I was desperate to keep the dream alive.
Ideas:
Fly in Alaska as a bush pilot.
If you are religious you could fly overseas as a missionary pilot.
You could go to trucking school and drive truck until things get better.
File for bankruptcy.
Join the Army and possibly fly helicopters.
Join the Navy and hopefully fly jets.
Looking back I really wish that I had joined the military in any capacity. I know that it is difficult to park the dream for a while but when the door is closed sometimes it is better focus on other things. Perhaps you could use the next few years to pay off your student loans? They seem to be your biggest obstacle to career success. They will continue to haunt you and make your career difficult until they are paid off.
Skyhigh
Ideas:
Fly in Alaska as a bush pilot.
If you are religious you could fly overseas as a missionary pilot.
You could go to trucking school and drive truck until things get better.
File for bankruptcy.
Join the Army and possibly fly helicopters.
Join the Navy and hopefully fly jets.
Looking back I really wish that I had joined the military in any capacity. I know that it is difficult to park the dream for a while but when the door is closed sometimes it is better focus on other things. Perhaps you could use the next few years to pay off your student loans? They seem to be your biggest obstacle to career success. They will continue to haunt you and make your career difficult until they are paid off.
Skyhigh
#19
One more thing
Don't ever bring up your 737 type rating again. If I were you I would even consider leaving it off your resume. At 1200 hours it sends to wrong message to possible employers and to your peer group. It will not help you in any capacity and will only serve to raise eyebrows as to your career intentions and alienate your co-workers.
The kind of jobs that will be available want a self reliant "get er done" type of pilot and not a ERU airline minded prima donna.
Skyhigh
The kind of jobs that will be available want a self reliant "get er done" type of pilot and not a ERU airline minded prima donna.
Skyhigh
#20
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Joined APC: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,282
Don't ever bring up your 737 type rating again. If I were you I would even consider leaving it off your resume. At 1200 hours it sends to wrong message to possible employers and to your peer group. It will not help you in any capacity and will only serve to raise eyebrows as to your career intentions and alienate your co-workers.
The kind of jobs that will be available want a self reliant "get er done" type of pilot and not a ERU airline minded prima donna.
Skyhigh
The kind of jobs that will be available want a self reliant "get er done" type of pilot and not a ERU airline minded prima donna.
Skyhigh
I'm in the same boat though.. 6months furloughed. It is not easy right now.. I've been substitute teaching, but with summer approaching, I'm gonna have to find something else.
Good luck to us all!
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