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03-08-2011 | 11:53 AM
#31
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No, I will not be changing anything about the wedding.. but Im also not going to get involved with this job until Im certain im going to be able to take that time off. Hopefully one of the recruiters will give me a call back and be able to give me some good info on what I should be able to expect.
I'd love to be able to take a class date in August, but if they're scrambling to fill dates NOW then will they really have dates in August? Or even care to extend me out that long? Im not really that concerned about taking the first available date to get in quick, or whatever. Really im trying to decide if I should head into the airlines right NOW. I'll have other flying opportunities and I am young, 23, so Im not concerned about this being my only opportunity. It will, however, be my easiest opportunity as I will not have to interview/apply/ect.
I've only know about this opportunity since last week, and had scheduled alot of things for this summer beforehand. I would have to potentially cancel both a 2 week trip to Europe and possibly my honeymoon, totaling over $5000 for this. While it's a great opportunity Im not sure it's good timing, nor the right thing to do at this time of starting a new life and a new family. Too much going on at the same time. Hopefully I will have more information soon, though.
I am also trying to be vauge because this is a public forum and I don't want any schools/companies named. I am from the US though and went to a 4 year 141 university. Thank you again
I'd love to be able to take a class date in August, but if they're scrambling to fill dates NOW then will they really have dates in August? Or even care to extend me out that long? Im not really that concerned about taking the first available date to get in quick, or whatever. Really im trying to decide if I should head into the airlines right NOW. I'll have other flying opportunities and I am young, 23, so Im not concerned about this being my only opportunity. It will, however, be my easiest opportunity as I will not have to interview/apply/ect.
I've only know about this opportunity since last week, and had scheduled alot of things for this summer beforehand. I would have to potentially cancel both a 2 week trip to Europe and possibly my honeymoon, totaling over $5000 for this. While it's a great opportunity Im not sure it's good timing, nor the right thing to do at this time of starting a new life and a new family. Too much going on at the same time. Hopefully I will have more information soon, though.
I am also trying to be vauge because this is a public forum and I don't want any schools/companies named. I am from the US though and went to a 4 year 141 university. Thank you again
03-08-2011 | 12:57 PM
#32
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+1 !!!
I can't believe all the people saying the job over the wedding!!! I just hope this guy isn't one of those MAPD guys!? I'd cancel/postpone an interview/job at Mesa for a rectal exam. Or lingerie shopping with my grandmother. Or to have bamboo shoved under my fingernails. Sheesh...y'all need some perspective!
I say again sweetlycool: If SHE ain't happy, YOU ain't happy.
I can't believe all the people saying the job over the wedding!!! I just hope this guy isn't one of those MAPD guys!? I'd cancel/postpone an interview/job at Mesa for a rectal exam. Or lingerie shopping with my grandmother. Or to have bamboo shoved under my fingernails. Sheesh...y'all need some perspective!
I say again sweetlycool: If SHE ain't happy, YOU ain't happy.
Maybe the "skip your wedding crowd" doesn't have a lot of experience with women but the one thing you learn early on is you don't dick around with a woman's wedding. Unless it's her 3rd marriage and you're running down to the courthouse to sign the paper work there aren't many excuses outside of dropping dead that warrant missing it. That's her day and she will hold that against you for the rest of your life if you screw it up for her. Plus it's usually a good time, far better than some garbage regional's indoc. Have fun, get married, go on your honeymoon and enjoy the time with your new bride. Once you start doing the regional dance it seems like the music never ends...
I never said skip the wedding. But I would say a church wedding with 300 guests and two weeks in Europe might change to a court house with Mom and Dad and a weekend in Dollywood.
Statistically:
People who are hired first have better careers.
Fifty percent of marriages end in divorce (hopefully not yours).
Everyone entering aviation needs to set priorities and decide which sacrifices he is willing to make. If I take the 747 job I make tonnes of money, but I see the wife 3 days a month. The 737 pays well, and I'm home 15 days. The Chief flight instructor job pays $35k, but it is STRICTLY 9 to 5. Which do I want, which does the wife want, and which do I end up taking? Make sure your decision is one you won't regret.
Joking aside, this IS a good time to talk to the soon-to-be-Mrs. about the realities of this industry. It certainly is as prudent as discussing where you will live and how many kids you want.
I wish you luck.
03-08-2011 | 06:03 PM
#33
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Where you are in 5 years depends 10% on your start date and 90% on which regional you choose, or, as they say in Vegas, luck of the draw.
03-08-2011 | 07:00 PM
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Thanks for your comments. My plan is to talk to the company and ask about a later class date.. I know they are hiring 200-300 this year, im just not sure they will be holding classes 6 months from now. I know that I have to make sacrifices, but hopefully this company can work with me or I will have to give it up for another opportunity.
03-08-2011 | 07:22 PM
#35
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From: 7ER B...whatever that means.
Thanks for your comments. My plan is to talk to the company and ask about a later class date.. I know they are hiring 200-300 this year, im just not sure they will be holding classes 6 months from now. I know that I have to make sacrifices, but hopefully this company can work with me or I will have to give it up for another opportunity.
A bit of hindsight: I went to a 141 school as well (UND) and back in the day we had pretty solid relationships/bridge programs with 2 well respected regionals, Horizon and ACA. Needless to say, that has not gone well for some involved.
03-08-2011 | 10:34 PM
#36
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Walk in the interview and demand 50K per year, no more than a 90 probation period, and 2 weeks paid vacay. You'll make your wedding for sure.
But seriously, don't take a job flying a jet that pays half as much as a gas station manager.
But seriously, don't take a job flying a jet that pays half as much as a gas station manager.
03-09-2011 | 03:33 AM
#37
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I understand that if you go somewhere else you have to fill out an application and go to an interview and compete with other pilots purely on your own merits and not where you went to school. Boo effing hoo. You may even find out that you're better off NOT going the "easy" route.
03-09-2011 | 04:08 AM
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Well it seems like which airline here makes a big difference. Pinnacle is the one offering the program and it seems like they are well respected from what I have read a few places on the forums.
... I have also seen things like this a few times and I am aware of the horrible pay and schedule. However, I also know that I'll need to start somewhere and airlines are just not going to pay more than $20k a year for a 650TT 60Multi 0Turbine guy like myself with not previous airline experience. I understand that and it's ok. Gotta "play the game" like has been said.
... I have also seen things like this a few times and I am aware of the horrible pay and schedule. However, I also know that I'll need to start somewhere and airlines are just not going to pay more than $20k a year for a 650TT 60Multi 0Turbine guy like myself with not previous airline experience. I understand that and it's ok. Gotta "play the game" like has been said.
03-09-2011 | 05:48 AM
#39
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Also, if you meant Embry-Riddle, that's actually a 142 school. However, I digress, continue with your bashing!
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