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06-02-2007 | 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mccube5

maturity is not having to plead your case with how much more mature than a 23 year old you are

Especially when it's as poorly written as that was!

06-03-2007 | 10:12 AM

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Guys, what gives? If there’s no loyalty by our airlines/Mgmnt to us (contracts get cut, furloughs, etc) then why the loyalty toward them? I understand that we accepted a position and with that position comes the responsibility to assist our airline, within reason, in obtaining their future goals; BUT, why the loyalty when the loyalty isn't returned? I say bail if you’re not happy and seek those greener pastures, but don't stop searching until you find what you’re looking for.

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06-06-2007 | 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by shamrok

Its the two thumb suckers that bolted from Colgan ( you know who you are)

fukc.. i knew that your sister just wouldn't be able to keep her mouth shut... ever since that morning she rolled over and saw me sucking my thumb, she just hasn't shut up about it
.... ah well, I got mine

06-06-2007 | 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ppilot

Thanks for all of the suggestions.

APM145, I have about 1100 MEL time. I've had 265 hours in the last 6 months, and 97 hours in the last 60 days. My primary occupation is outside of aviation, but I'm flight instructing and flying pt. 135 part-time right now. I'm totally open to the idea of a long-term career with an airline. I've got to figure I probably can't get into a major at my age I'm guessing?

JetJock16, thanks for the contact info at Skywest.

Radar, what would the commute for Mesaba be like? I don't completely understand how commuting works if you live away from your base.

Again, thanks for all the help.

If you want to do the 121 thing, Mesaba is a great place to hang your hat for a while. Commuting to MSP or DTW from MKE is pretty easy. We are in a major growth mode here, so short reserve, quick upgrade and really good work rules.

Otherwise RUN over to Freight Runners on the east side of the field (MKE) and fly a Beech 99 for 6 months. Preister in Palwaukee is a good outfit to transition to after that. Sterling is a good option too, but you might need more experience to get on there. Airnet also has a MKE and MDW base.

06-07-2007 | 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by shamrok

Its the two thumb suckers that bolted from Colgan ( you know who you are) unable to honor a contract, very upstanding and mature. Must have mommy's and daddy's to get you out of trouble for you often. Thats very mature of you. You know nothing.

Speeking of maturity I don't know very many 36 year olds that resort to name calling. Oh wait I just met one, get over yourself take your 36 years of "experiences" and shove it. Just because you are older does not make you a better pilot. You can just keep telling yourself it does to compensate for your lack of expericence.

06-07-2007 | 05:09 AM

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Age = Wisdom

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Originally Posted by shamrok

Plead? As if I am pleading.......please. I've experienced much more than the average 23 yearold has, not all but most. Thats all I was saying here. No need to explain to you if your 23, youll learn in time.

All your years didn't save you from throwing your life away as a pilot.

Just think right now someplace in America there is an 18 year old that is choosing an accounting major over blowing a fortune on this dead end career. I can understand an emotional youngster making a rash decision like that but it is shocking to think of an adult doing as much.

I just pray that you and that other old guy don't have a family to feed.

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06-07-2007 | 05:17 AM

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All your years didn't save you from throwing your life away as a pilot.

Where have you been recently? We "missed" you.

06-07-2007 | 05:56 AM

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Been?

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Originally Posted by POPA

Where have you been recently? We "missed" you.

Oh I might be getting a little burned out. Thank you for the greeting.

SkyHigh

06-07-2007 | 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SkyHigh

All your years didn't save you from throwing your life away as a pilot.

You know SKY I had a buddy that was doiing oooohhhhhhhhhhh so well in Real Estate, guess what??????? hes been out of work for 3 months.................. Get over it, most of us arent giving up................Industry is statring to come back, but your long gone..............never to return............now thats sad.........

06-08-2007 | 06:20 AM

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Still

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Originally Posted by SAABaroowski

Real Estate is no sure thing. It is however massivaly better than any flying career.

No matter what it is foolish for someone in their 30's to start an aviation career with a family in tow.

Besides, have you read much of the news lately? Seems like this suppoised recovery is beginning to tip and this time the fall will take a few big companies with it. Everyone here will have to get in line at Skybus behind a few thousand UAL and DAL guys.

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