CaptDave

Im still “waffling” because I have contractual obligations that are not concluded until 12/31/2018. It’s worked for 8.5yrs but things in that industry are changing in a way that makes my business model obsolete and unable to profit. However, until that dead line, can’t do anything.

You may think I’m not suited for aviation. Okay. Your opinion. I’ve lived a life filled with people like you that said I’d never make it as far I have. You’re not the first to doubt me, nor the last, and I’m certainly not going to quit on my dreams because some anonymous keyboard warrior doubts me.

You can speculate all you want on my ability to aviate and decision make but your words mean nothing unless you’ve flown with me. Not saying I know everything but I’m one of those guys that does know what I’m doing and I never stop learning.

The topic is which carrier would help to get my career back on the move. Let’s get back to that, shall we? Only have a few weeks left before I start interviewing. 😜

Flaps8posrate

Okay then, what have you been doing for the last 8.5 months?

Riverside

After 8 months you still haven't made a decision? Go read some of the other threads. They're hundreds of similar topics.

CaptDave

I run a business. Have for 8.5 years now. Have until 12/31/2018 until contractual obligations with clients comes to a close. I don’t see a problem with planning ahead, though.

CaptDave

Been reading a lot about the companies, talking with specific airline employees, random pilots at the airport and so on.

Had one carrier say TBNT and when I spoke with them via phone as to what I can do to better my future chances was told “don’t tear up your personal vehicles. 3 totaled vehicles in a two year time frame? How can we expect you to take care of our planes?” Lol! That’s the nature of my business. I go places others don’t and sometimes, my vehicle doesn’t survive. All but one were rentals, too.

Wasn’t sure where they even saw that info but have learned LexisNexis is the only background check that provides that sort of information.

DarkSideMoon

Airlines fly when and where the GA guys won’t go to either. They bring up a valid point. No one cares if you get 76 people to Fargo on time in a blizzard with 50 knot crosswinds if you can’t re-use the airplane afterwards. Sometimes you have to know when to say no. The fact that you totaled two rentals is a pretty huge red flag. If you’re going to be doing crazy stuff at least do it with your own vehicles.

CaptDave

Never mind......

DarkSideMoon

I’m not trying to be a jerk but honestly you need to go to wherever will give you a job and stick it out accident incident and behavior problem free. Once you’ve re-established a positive work history in aviation you might have a shot at somewhere more desirable. Airlines are desperate right now but you can’t expect to have your pick with the history you have.

sflpilot

Which regional was this? You’ll probably have to go down to the bottom feeders like Mesa and Gojet. They won’t care about your vehicle history or anything else that doesn’t legally disqualify you.

No Land 3

Aviation is great for people that are procedural.