Three Strikes
04-07-2007 | 01:02 PM
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I just read the whole thread. What really stood out were the posts complaining that Skyhigh is "pitiful" and "negative" which seemed pointless and didn't really contribute to this thread at all. It's obvious he's trying to prove a point, and his persistance is there. Let him do his thing so maybe a youngin like me could learn something. Give him a break and let it be.
Potty
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04-08-2007 | 06:48 AM
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I just read the whole thread. What really stood out were the posts complaining that Skyhigh is "pitiful" and "negative" which seemed pointless and didn't really contribute to this thread at all. It's obvious he's trying to prove a point, and his persistance is there. Let him do his thing so maybe a youngin like me could learn something. Give him a break and let it be.
Potty
04-08-2007 | 07:30 AM
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Use the ignore button...
He's right about the military part...
Add "United States' to the beginning of the school you went to and HR is inrterviewing the other people just to cover their / company behind...
Golf, family ties, etc....All critical in careers / jobs / companies that have lots of applicants for very few positions.
Every applicant will have the techincal aptitude / skills required. Its HRs job to eliminate the 'clean kills' and then sort out the top candidates. Many times a manager will know who they want they tell HR and the paperwork is processed. A mock interview is set-up and a few chumps show up all excited only to realize the guy with USAF fighter experience is the only one going home with the job....
-LAFF
He's right about the military part...
Add "United States' to the beginning of the school you went to and HR is inrterviewing the other people just to cover their / company behind...
Golf, family ties, etc....All critical in careers / jobs / companies that have lots of applicants for very few positions.
Every applicant will have the techincal aptitude / skills required. Its HRs job to eliminate the 'clean kills' and then sort out the top candidates. Many times a manager will know who they want they tell HR and the paperwork is processed. A mock interview is set-up and a few chumps show up all excited only to realize the guy with USAF fighter experience is the only one going home with the job....
-LAFF
04-08-2007 | 07:36 AM
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From: SAABster
I just read the whole thread. What really stood out were the posts complaining that Skyhigh is "pitiful" and "negative" which seemed pointless and didn't really contribute to this thread at all. It's obvious he's trying to prove a point, and his persistance is there. Let him do his thing so maybe a youngin like me could learn something. Give him a break and let it be.
Potty
Many days away from home, many days at home. Low pay in the beginning. Sitting around airports for long periods of time. Occasional furlough and/or strike. Inconvenient schedules. Expensive airport food. Running from gate to gate (figuretivly speaking). Staying in stinky hotels and crash pads. Oh ya...and they let you fly an airliner.
Take it in that order and I think you'll do just fine.
04-08-2007 | 01:42 PM
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A youngin like you needs to listen to real airline pilots who knew what they were getting into when they signed their training contract. The unbiased truth needs to be presented to 'youngin's' and then let them decide.
Many days away from home, many days at home. Low pay in the beginning. Sitting around airports for long periods of time. Occasional furlough and/or strike. Inconvenient schedules. Expensive airport food. Running from gate to gate (figuretivly speaking). Staying in stinky hotels and crash pads. Oh ya...and they let you fly an airliner.
Take it in that order and I think you'll do just fine.
Many days away from home, many days at home. Low pay in the beginning. Sitting around airports for long periods of time. Occasional furlough and/or strike. Inconvenient schedules. Expensive airport food. Running from gate to gate (figuretivly speaking). Staying in stinky hotels and crash pads. Oh ya...and they let you fly an airliner.
Take it in that order and I think you'll do just fine.
Doesn't matter though.
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04-08-2007 | 05:07 PM
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From: ATP, CFI etc.
SkyHigh voluntarily takes the honors of reporting the downside of aviation, and along with some creative license he generally writes with credibility and friendliness of spirit. He performs a valuable function by providing counterpoint to the often unbalanced imageries found in many descriptions of this industry. He appears to care for the subject or he wouldn't return year after year to this forum. There's an element of goodwill in his thoughts and anyone getting into airline flying needs to hear them. Perhaps not all aviation careers progress smoothly to a happy conclusion despite all amounts of moxy, determination, and love.
Sky: next time my company sends me to Seattle I will attend that barbeque you propose. Blast and I will bring the beer.
Sky: next time my company sends me to Seattle I will attend that barbeque you propose. Blast and I will bring the beer.
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04-09-2007 | 05:38 AM
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From: Corporate Pilot
911
I'm not sure what SH said to tick everyone off, but I too am a little disillusioned by the career. After flight school in the Army in 1990, misc aviation jobs, ASA since 97, I find myself looking for security outside the cockpit.
In Sept of 2000 I made jet captain, was finishing up a long overdue BS from ERAU (extended campus). I told myself just one year in the left seat of the jet, I'd have the resume complete; military, school, 121 jet PIC, and save up a little cash for first year pay at a legacy. Then Sept 2001 came along and 19 *********s change my career, maybe my life forever.
For everyone that thinks that the regionals are a quick stepping stone the big leagues, think again. This industry has a loooonng history, of feast or famine. It's a gamble. A good one for some, and some cases just not worth it.
Stick
In Sept of 2000 I made jet captain, was finishing up a long overdue BS from ERAU (extended campus). I told myself just one year in the left seat of the jet, I'd have the resume complete; military, school, 121 jet PIC, and save up a little cash for first year pay at a legacy. Then Sept 2001 came along and 19 *********s change my career, maybe my life forever.
For everyone that thinks that the regionals are a quick stepping stone the big leagues, think again. This industry has a loooonng history, of feast or famine. It's a gamble. A good one for some, and some cases just not worth it.
Stick
911 did a lot to do my career in as well.
SkyHigh
04-09-2007 | 05:39 AM
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From: Corporate Pilot
Yea !!
SkyHigh voluntarily takes the honors of reporting the downside of aviation, and along with some creative license he generally writes with credibility and friendliness of spirit. He performs a valuable function by providing counterpoint to the often unbalanced imageries found in many descriptions of this industry. He appears to care for the subject or he wouldn't return year after year to this forum. There's an element of goodwill in his thoughts and anyone getting into airline flying needs to hear them. Perhaps not all aviation careers progress smoothly to a happy conclusion despite all amounts of moxy, determination, and love.
Sky: next time my company sends me to Seattle I will attend that barbeque you propose. Blast and I will bring the beer.
Sky: next time my company sends me to Seattle I will attend that barbeque you propose. Blast and I will bring the beer.
SkyHigh
04-09-2007 | 05:40 AM
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