Lex11incheSteel

I have to say that I am really really bummed out, drinking the sorrows away (scotch on the rocks). Fauci says vaccine will be available come November but wondering if that will help alleviate all this chaos and uncertainty.

Pony Express

Definitely tough times ahead for all. Im not at PSA but Ive been bummed lately too, sleeping poorly, etc. Dont hesitate to reach out to your union, your peers, pilot friends at other jobs. Talking with family and my girlfriend about the situation sometimes helps but for me it makes it worse- none of them are in aviation and its hard to explain the complexity of contracts, scope clauses, and other factors that will go into this downturn. All of my family and friends are back to work or working remotely and dont grasp the gravity of the situation the airlines face.

One thing thats actually helped me reduce stress a lot was working on a plan B. I dont have anything firm lined up but as odd as it sounds I feel better working towards a plan to keep the lights on for when the F bomb drops. Brushing up the resume and browsing local job listings is a nice distraction from the chaos and uncertainty. Good luck to you guys, we're all feeling the pain here but if you're smart and determined enough to be a pilot, you're smart and determined enough to do something else until the ship rights itself. It wont be easy but this is the hand weve been dealt.

trvsmrtn

Bourbon, preferably Makers Mark 46, neat.

From the time a vaccine is developed, I think i remember the experts and talking heads saying that we’re still a year away from it being mass produced, distributed and administered.

arbalist1

The issue goes far beyond the virus. The economy has taken a massive hit. It hasn't been too measurable by traditional factors because of all the government stimulus. But it's just being temporarily propped up. Even if the vaccine comes tomorrow, it's going to be a long haul recovering. Unemployed people don't buy airplane tickets.

chrisreedrules

You have to compartmentalize it. Don’t let it affect your health or that of those around you. Ain’t nothing but a thing.

Swakid8

You kidding right?

Slow2Final

Easy to say, nearly impossible to do. Human nature doesn't allow people to completely ignore something like this. The best you can do is to constantly evaluate yourself, especially if you continue to fly.

RJDriver900

Pilots at PSA have received their warn letters. I'm one of them. I believe warn is at least 60 days out. They can do earlier.

trvsmrtn

Yea, they came out shortly after I posted that. My point is that more could be on the way since we’re not at the 60 day point yet.

pangolin

No he’s not. The best airline pilots are those who are good an compartmentalization. You can’t let the last mistake, your personal life, or the crappy personality of the pilot you are flying with impact your performance.