Fair winds my fellow aviators....
02-28-2009, 09:54 PM
#1
On Reserve
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Jul 2007
Posts: 11
Fair winds my fellow aviators....
I am hanging up the headset for a gun belt. I was laid off earlier this month because my boss found out I was considering other employment. They were looking to cut payroll so I basically gave them a reason. As it turns out I was offered a job with a police department in the Dallas area. I have to say aviation is one of the most unforgiving careers when the economy goes bad.(Which from research is about every 10 years) I have been flying for a living since 2004. My salary started at 12k and ended at 50k. I have had two companies close the doors on me, which sent me looking for employment. Nothing is ever stable in aviation. As much as I love flying I can't put my family with that burden for the rest of my career. However, thats not to say that I didn't have some of the best times of my life, because I did! But for me there are more important things in life than the thrill and enjoyment of flying professionally. Good luck to all those who choose to stay. I do not recommend this profession as a career, MAKE IT YOUR HOBBY! However, if you can't stay away go fly helicopters!
Good Luck,
mdt301
Good Luck,
mdt301
02-28-2009, 11:38 PM
#2
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2008
Position: The Far Side
Posts: 968
Originally Posted by mdt301
However, if you can't stay away go fly helicopters!
job with a police department in the Dallas area
03-01-2009, 01:18 PM
#4
On Reserve
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Jul 2007
Posts: 11
Originally Posted by rotorhead1026
Might that not be an option for you, too (?) ...
... if they've got some.
... if they've got some.
03-01-2009, 06:06 PM
#5
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2008
Position: The Far Side
Posts: 968
Originally Posted by bryris
It sucks, I won't lie. Its like the hot sexy mistress that you cannot quite get your mind off of, but yet who will totally wreck your life if you continue involvement with her.
11-25-2009, 06:04 AM
#7
On Reserve
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Jul 2007
Posts: 11
Update
[QUOTE=mdt301;569486]I am hanging up the headset for a gun belt. I was laid off earlier this month because my boss found out I was considering other employment. They were looking to cut payroll so I basically gave them a reason. As it turns out I was offered a job with a police department in the Dallas area. I have to say aviation is one of the most unforgiving careers when the economy goes bad.(Which from research is about every 10 years) I have been flying for a living since 2004. My salary started at 12k and ended at 50k. I have had two companies close the doors on me, which sent me looking for employment. Nothing is ever stable in aviation. As much as I love flying I can't put my family with that burden for the rest of my career. However, thats not to say that I didn't have some of the best times of my life, because I did! But for me there are more important things in life than the thrill and enjoyment of flying professionally. Good luck to all those who choose to stay. I do not recommend this profession as a career, MAKE IT YOUR HOBBY! However, if you can't stay away go fly helicopters!
Currently in the third and final phase of training of becoming a police officer. I must say there are a lot of similarities between aviation and being a cop i.e. knowledge, stress level, training all the time and studying. But I must say I have been happy, it's nice to have a schedule and not to be worried about getting laid off (at least in my case). The wife and I have been very happy with the change. Oddly enough I really have not missed flying all that much, which is strange for me because I really love aviation. I have plans to continue flying, maybe trying to do some CFI work. Good luck to all those who stay. FYI currently at FL350 using WiFi on a AA, flight this is pretty cool!
mdt301
Currently in the third and final phase of training of becoming a police officer. I must say there are a lot of similarities between aviation and being a cop i.e. knowledge, stress level, training all the time and studying. But I must say I have been happy, it's nice to have a schedule and not to be worried about getting laid off (at least in my case). The wife and I have been very happy with the change. Oddly enough I really have not missed flying all that much, which is strange for me because I really love aviation. I have plans to continue flying, maybe trying to do some CFI work. Good luck to all those who stay. FYI currently at FL350 using WiFi on a AA, flight this is pretty cool!
mdt301
11-25-2009, 07:00 PM
#8
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jun 2009
Position: FO4ever...
Posts: 34
Nice to see your udate.
Congrat on your new career. I was just looking around on APC... to see other pilots leaving the industry. After 10 yrs of 2 regional flying, I am giving it up also. Like you, I love flying but it doesn't pay the bills or enough to raise 2 kids. Some stuffs I would miss, but there are lots of things that I won't. Good luck to you and be safe.
Congrat on your new career. I was just looking around on APC... to see other pilots leaving the industry. After 10 yrs of 2 regional flying, I am giving it up also. Like you, I love flying but it doesn't pay the bills or enough to raise 2 kids. Some stuffs I would miss, but there are lots of things that I won't. Good luck to you and be safe.
12-28-2009, 03:26 PM
#9
On Reserve
Joined APC: Jul 2008
Position: Looking for professional flying opportunities..
Posts: 19
Just curious, what is the age cutoff for most law enforcement positions? Seems like about 35 years old from what I can see.
I think I would enjoy law enforcement but I may be too late at 36 years old.
I think I would enjoy law enforcement but I may be too late at 36 years old.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
