Rebuilt

Several states are in the the process of laying off teacher, cutting programs, and eliminating substitutes.

cargo hopeful

How about we all agree that there is no such thing as a recession proof job; some are just safer than others.

tkr1967

A starting paramedic makes about 45K. There a several types of EMT's but basically there are two, EMT-Basic (no drugs, IV or breathing tubes in their skill set) and Paramedics who do all the stuff you see on TV. Your top step will be 60K and with a little OT or side job your can easily make 6 figures. My group works 7, 24 hour shifts per month making it easy to pick up OT. I have 100% BCBS health paid by my employer and a life long annuity pension that goes into effect at 20 years of service. I pay 9% of my base salary into the pension and was vested at 10 years.

Some ambulance services are offering a 5k sign on bonus. Its a tough job but the schedule allows for great flexibility, family time, or even OT to fly for fun.

Police and Fire have similar pay and benifits. City, state and feb jobs are the place to be.

You have to be a basic EMT (4 month class) before going to paramedic school (18-24 months depending on quality of school)

My goal is to retire from EMS in 2010 (at age 43) and shoot for a 135 or 91 job with my pension as a safety net.

Pipe dream? I love flying, a part time gig if things improve will keep me satisfied.

I don't need the uniform or hat. I did that for 6 months with a regional and loved the training, plane and crews. I'll refrain from mentioning what I did not like.....

RMWRIGHT

teachers will be cut back, larger class rooms, forclosures causing less property tax and values. i still think atc is a great job 100 k retirement
at age 55 sounds sweet. oh to be 20 years younger. also pharmacists are in big demand , they make $50 an hour or 100 k a year. truck drivers make 50k , just 3 week course and 3k training vs aviation 2 years training, 70k course and have to kill someone to find a job making 18k a year.

VAviator

"A starting paramedic makes about 45K. There a several types of EMT's but basically there are two, EMT-Basic (no drugs, IV or breathing tubes in their skill set) and Paramedics who do all the stuff you see on TV. Your top step will be 60K and with a little OT or side job your can easily make 6 figures. My group works 7, 24 hour shifts per month making it easy to pick up OT. I have 100% BCBS health paid by my employer and a life long annuity pension that goes into effect at 20 years of service. I pay 9% of my base salary into the pension and was vested at 10 years."

I've been looking into EMT training lately. I have a lot of spare time on my hands due to an injury and I've been looking to get training in an area that I could use as a part-time/fallback job once I get back to flying. What is the pay for someone with just EMT-Basic training? And do you need to work with just basic training before going into training to be a paramedic?

b18onboost

I know of a mod who fits in this this category you described. Lol . People like that are just interesting. They just haven't got the furlough axe yet but when they do, it will be hard for them to find a job outside aviation because of their attitude. In this economy, it's best to have a back.

rotorhead1026

U. S. Congress

Yeah, a recession can cause you to lose your job, but only indirectly.

tkr1967

A basic EMT will start at about 25K. You need to be a basic EMT before you apply to a Paramedic program.

Led Zep

Yeah, but you're stuck working the graveyard shift.

SayAgain

In my opinion, pilot's should be paid much more since they are being trusted with many more lives at one time.