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10-29-2011 | 09:34 PM
#31
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From: Corporate Pilot
Come on !!
That day has already passed Sky!!! Seriously, balance, balance, balance. Weigh ALL the pluses and negatives kids and then make your OWN decision. Here is an idea. Get up, go outside and turn your eyes skyward, see that? That's good stuff. Love it or hate it, its your decision.
I hate to say it but,,, Boring...
Come on you can do better than this. Put some effort into it why don't you? 
Don't forget to tell the that your wife pays the bills. They need to know the truth.
Skyhigh
10-30-2011 | 05:31 AM
#32
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IMO, when everyone else is running for the door, that's when you want to jump in. Starting an airline career now could turn out pretty good. Yes, times are uncertain right now, but fairly shortly, the bad times are going to pass and we will be looking at BIG TIME retirements from the top of the industry which will move everyone up the ladder. Starting now puts you in position to take advantage when things start improving vs. the people that wait to get in once things look good and have to play catch up.
The airline lifestyle isn't for everyone and I'm certainly not trying to talk you into it if it doesn't work for you, but I really enjoy it. Talk to the folks that have the "better jobs" in the industry and they will likely tell you that they traveled the same roads and experienced the same fears (to an extent) that you are having now.
Even as a commuter to reserve, I average 17-18 days at home a month. For me, the scheduling flexibility is the best thing about this job. That's not to say that you won't be missing events that you wanted to be at but with a little seniority you can work around most of the big ones.
There are still some good jobs left in the airline world (not what they were, but still better than 90% of the other jobs the general population have). You might have to start at a less desirable carrier at first, but that's how it goes. Enjoy the journey and good luck.
The airline lifestyle isn't for everyone and I'm certainly not trying to talk you into it if it doesn't work for you, but I really enjoy it. Talk to the folks that have the "better jobs" in the industry and they will likely tell you that they traveled the same roads and experienced the same fears (to an extent) that you are having now.
Even as a commuter to reserve, I average 17-18 days at home a month. For me, the scheduling flexibility is the best thing about this job. That's not to say that you won't be missing events that you wanted to be at but with a little seniority you can work around most of the big ones.
There are still some good jobs left in the airline world (not what they were, but still better than 90% of the other jobs the general population have). You might have to start at a less desirable carrier at first, but that's how it goes. Enjoy the journey and good luck.
10-31-2011 | 08:32 AM
#33
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From: Airbus 319/320 Captain
Thanks Sky, I needed that! It's about as boring as the same old stuff you keep regurgitating. I bet you would be a great water-boy!!
10-31-2011 | 09:57 AM
#34
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From: 744 CA
Dunno, just had a pretty nice 11 day trip that went something like: New York - Leipzeg - New York - Liege, Belgium - Bahrain - Amsterdam - Newark. Oh.. company flew me home today ...and I don't go back to work until the 15th of Nov.
11-01-2011 | 07:52 AM
#35
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From: Corporate Pilot
Glad
Skyhigh
12-05-2011 | 03:23 PM
#36
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Ok guys and gals for anyone who is interested.
Skyhigh has another convert. Me.
A while back I interviewed and was offered the job at a regional. In a way of sorts I made it. I got the job offer to fly jets! I went to training. At training everything on these forums came to life. The lonely hotel rooms, meals out (expensive), and oh yeah, the love of my life at home working to pay OUR bills all by herself. Suddenly the fond ideas of this lifestyle seemed to fade, and what is truly important quickly came into focus. Not that I haven't known the truth about this industry, but theory and experience are worlds apart. Personally, I'd rather scrub floors as a janitor and be there for my family than whizz all over the US in some Jet.
In fairness this is something I needed to experience for myself-it's been a dream of mine to fly jets since I was young. Others may be better suited to this lifestyle-and I truly wish them all the best!!! Since I made my decision I feel as though a weight has been literally lifted off my shoulders!!
My advice to those seeking to begin in this career:
1. If you are 23 or less and single and love flying - go for it!
2. If you can deal with little pay - go for it!
3. If you like to travel - go for it!
4. If you are married with one income or even two-think twice!
Skyhigh has another convert. Me.
A while back I interviewed and was offered the job at a regional. In a way of sorts I made it. I got the job offer to fly jets! I went to training. At training everything on these forums came to life. The lonely hotel rooms, meals out (expensive), and oh yeah, the love of my life at home working to pay OUR bills all by herself. Suddenly the fond ideas of this lifestyle seemed to fade, and what is truly important quickly came into focus. Not that I haven't known the truth about this industry, but theory and experience are worlds apart. Personally, I'd rather scrub floors as a janitor and be there for my family than whizz all over the US in some Jet.
In fairness this is something I needed to experience for myself-it's been a dream of mine to fly jets since I was young. Others may be better suited to this lifestyle-and I truly wish them all the best!!! Since I made my decision I feel as though a weight has been literally lifted off my shoulders!!
My advice to those seeking to begin in this career:
1. If you are 23 or less and single and love flying - go for it!
2. If you can deal with little pay - go for it!
3. If you like to travel - go for it!
4. If you are married with one income or even two-think twice!
