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12-28-2009 | 10:35 AM
#14
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From: EMJ CA
I hear you man! I have the opportunity to become a police officer, but I do not want to settle because I know I will keep wondering how far I would have gotten in this industry. I know I am still training, but that is the beginning of the journey. I have a few legit connections already due to other jobs I have had surprisingly outside of the aviation world. For example I have done a few oil changes for people and we end up having a few conversations with some and I would mention my future goals and one person happened to be a pilot and give me their numbers and few other numbers. If I was worried about the finances I would have just stuck with becoming a cop. I know finances will not be the best for many years as I try earn jobs and get with bigger companies. One thing is for sure, I will be happy during every second of it! Money cannot buy happiness. 
12-28-2009 | 04:22 PM
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From: ERJ - 145
Even then, from the topic in the Regional Forum most people were saying that those slots were going to UAL, poolies or a few others. I may have misread that (as I probably did). Also, there is the usual "there are 10,000 pilots on the street with thousands of hours of turbine time."
But hey, I'm just repeating what everone is saying. I am just a lowly CFI
But hey, I'm just repeating what everone is saying. I am just a lowly CFI
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12-28-2009 | 07:30 PM
#16
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From: PIC
Even then, from the topic in the Regional Forum most people were saying that those slots were going to UAL, poolies or a few others. I may have misread that (as I probably did). Also, there is the usual "there are 10,000 pilots on the street with thousands of hours of turbine time."
But hey, I'm just repeating what everone is saying. I am just a lowly CFI
But hey, I'm just repeating what everone is saying. I am just a lowly CFI
Let them say what they have to say about this that and the other...... but above all, just do what you have to do and your time will come. Always, I mean ALWAYS turn in your application reagardless. You will be surprised.
12-29-2009 | 09:18 AM
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From: ERJ - 145
Tell you what ma man....I used to be that guy that always listened to the gospel of others except my own. I soon realised that unless I bought a damn ticket, I stood no chance of winning the lottery.
Let them say what they have to say about this that and the other...... but above all, just do what you have to do and your time will come. Always, I mean ALWAYS turn in your application reagardless. You will be surprised.
Let them say what they have to say about this that and the other...... but above all, just do what you have to do and your time will come. Always, I mean ALWAYS turn in your application reagardless. You will be surprised.
12-29-2009 | 12:57 PM
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From: Lear 55 CA
that is/was my mentality too sniper until i talked to a couple old flight instructors of mine who work there. im just a CFI too. they said to put in my app. they even gave me their employee numbers for an internal rec. i dont know if that helps or not but it cant hurt. i think we all know they arent going to hire off the street but at least our resumes in the pile. never know, yours might stand out more than mine when time comes.....
12-29-2009 | 02:20 PM
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that is/was my mentality too sniper until i talked to a couple old flight instructors of mine who work there. im just a CFI too. they said to put in my app. they even gave me their employee numbers for an internal rec. i dont know if that helps or not but it cant hurt. i think we all know they arent going to hire off the street but at least our resumes in the pile. never know, yours might stand out more than mine when time comes.....
12-29-2009 | 02:49 PM
#20
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From: ERJ - 145
This may be a bit to general, but my interpretation (and experience so far) has been "In the pile" or "on file" generally means your resume was filed in the blue container... Think that is true in this case? I dont have their minimums so I am not even applying but that's been my experiences with flight schools.
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