Dating other pilots
08-11-2007, 08:56 AM
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Dating other pilots
Alright, this may sound retarted, but here goes. Does anyone date other pilots? How does it work out? At my flight school we had a couple who interviewed (he had high time, and turned down an interview at republic) to go with her to Pinnacle. Not that there is anything wrong with it, I'm happy they are both happy and they are both great people, but I was wondering if anyone had herd of couple dating/staying together/meeting? Does that type of stuff happen often? Dumb question, but just curious.
08-11-2007, 08:59 AM
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I know a couple of folks that are professional pilot couples. Some work for the same company and others work for different airlines (that's more common in my experience). I also know a few folks that have pilot/FA marriages. That in my experience is more likely to occur than pilot/pilot relationships, but YMMV.
Personally, I wouldn't date another pilot. Did it in college and I found that we were just too competitive about each of our careers (we broke up on good terms and still keep in touch). I can't imagine trying to coordinate schedules with another pilot- particularly at an airline where you are both bidding for lines.
Personally, I wouldn't date another pilot. Did it in college and I found that we were just too competitive about each of our careers (we broke up on good terms and still keep in touch). I can't imagine trying to coordinate schedules with another pilot- particularly at an airline where you are both bidding for lines.
08-11-2007, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by FlyerJosh
I know a couple of folks that are professional pilot couples. Some work for the same company and others work for different airlines (that's more common in my experience). I also know a few folks that have pilot/FA marriages. That in my experience is more likely to occur than pilot/pilot relationships, but YMMV.
Personally, I wouldn't date another pilot. Did it in college and I found that we were just too competitive about each of our careers (we broke up on good terms and still keep in touch). I can't imagine trying to coordinate schedules with another pilot- particularly at an airline where you are both bidding for lines.
Personally, I wouldn't date another pilot. Did it in college and I found that we were just too competitive about each of our careers (we broke up on good terms and still keep in touch). I can't imagine trying to coordinate schedules with another pilot- particularly at an airline where you are both bidding for lines.
08-11-2007, 09:20 AM
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There's a guy in my new-hire class right now whose wife is also a FA for the same airline, with a baby on the way. You'd sure have to have some understanding and helpful family/friends to make careers and families work if you both fly for a living, IMO.
08-11-2007, 09:42 AM
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had a couple in my new hire class did all their training together, she was an fa before but they were sim partners. don't know how it all works one was real talkative with the other was pretty quiet. also flew with a ca married to the fa on a trip seems great for them but kind of makes it hang out on the overnights. guess it all depends on the person...
08-11-2007, 11:22 AM
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I dated an F/A at AE when I flew there 15 years ago..... we had some pairings together once in awhile... it was cool...... married though would be another situation. Im sure it happens on some level everywhere.
08-11-2007, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Aviatormar
Alright, this may sound retarted, but here goes. Does anyone date other pilots? How does it work out? At my flight school we had a couple who interviewed (he had high time, and turned down an interview at republic) to go with her to Pinnacle. Not that there is anything wrong with it, I'm happy they are both happy and they are both great people, but I was wondering if anyone had herd of couple dating/staying together/meeting? Does that type of stuff happen often? Dumb question, but just curious.
Kiddin', but seriously if things don't go well down the road and you have a bad breakup, three words:
1. NO
2. FLY
3. LIST
08-11-2007, 12:41 PM
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Dating, sure. But what if you get married and want to have kids? If you're lucky and both senior enough you will be able to bid schedules that allow you to cover the childs care.
Of course this schedule would mean that you would be going to work when your spouse was arriving home (hi honey, bye honey, kiss!). It would kind of be like time-sharing a family...but you would never see each other for 18 years.
Of course this schedule would mean that you would be going to work when your spouse was arriving home (hi honey, bye honey, kiss!). It would kind of be like time-sharing a family...but you would never see each other for 18 years.
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