Any hope out there?
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Any hope out there?
I don't check the board as often as I once did, but is there any encouraging news out there for regional airlines? If this topic has been discussed quite a bit, my apologies. I was just curious if there were any rumors of hiring by the end of the year. Thanks.
#3
I'd say there's hope out there, so don't lose your's. If this is where you want to be, you'll get there, the keys, be as marketable as you can, and bide your time. There are a lot of pilots on the streets and not many people hiring, if you've got a stable CFI job, you might want to hold onto it. As the recalls begin, people will once again move towards their old airlines and their seniority, once they're back on property, hiring will resume, and besides the guys who have previous 121 experience, other experienced aviators will be in demand, whether that be 135, corporate, CFI, etc....As turbulent as the airlines are right now, a "worst" case scenario would be to leave the stable CFI job for a jump @ the airlines, only to find yourself furloughed a month or two into the biz, then have to seek out another CFI gig, only hoping your old place will take you back in. Take your time, be patient, and keep your ear to the ground, you'll hear stampede of people applying soon enough...hopefully.
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..and drop your pay from 24k a year to 12k. you might as well be furloughed and collect UI..atleast you'd have every weekend off.
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You can keep the negative attitude but I am glad to see a pilot group helping out the junior guys trying to do everything they can to keep as many people employed as possible.
#9
It isn't mandatory and you still keep your health and flight benefits. If you are a commuter and have a second job why not you get 21+ days off during the summer months.
You can keep the negative attitude but I am glad to see a pilot group helping out the junior guys trying to do everything they can to keep as many people employed as possible.
You can keep the negative attitude but I am glad to see a pilot group helping out the junior guys trying to do everything they can to keep as many people employed as possible.
#10
I think when we did it the people that were affected most were the junior guys who commuted. Basically youcommuted in and flew out in the morning and came back and commuted home the same day or you commute for a two day (unproductive 2 day) and then commute back home. Great for some guys to get off reserve but sucked for those who got juniormaned when they had to pick up the slack.
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