How many pilots like the majors?
09-16-2006, 06:55 AM
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Hunting
Originally Posted by shackone
But 'the thrill of the hunt' just wasn't there.
For most pilots who stayed in the military, "the thrill of the hunt" faded away too, as one was given more paperwork, staff jobs, and additional duties instead of flying. All the airlines wanted you to do was fly your trips and go home. Best of both worlds was (and probably still is) the Guard/Reserves. Then you can have a "thrilling hunt" for a good airline job, but it won't be a hunt for survival, where you have to bag the first game you see, even if it's a skunk.
09-16-2006, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by tomgoodman
For most pilots who stayed in the military, "the thrill of the hunt" faded away too, as one was given more paperwork, staff jobs, and additional duties instead of flying.
Originally Posted by tomgoodman
Best of both worlds was (and probably still is) the Guard/Reserves.
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