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Ever think about becoming an Air Traffic Controller?
At least once a year, there are “off the street” job announcements, and there are ATC facilities at all the airline hubs... I’ve met more than a few Air Traffic Controllers that were former Regional Airline pilots, and know a few Regional pilots that are retired Air Traffic Controllers... Teach school, CFI on the weekends... teach at FlightSafety, SimCom, CAE... lots of ways to keep your finger in aviation without sacrificing your marriage and or family... |
Man that's tough, but why aren't you guys at the same regional in the first place? That's mistake number one.....
It can work, it's going to take one of two to make sacrifices. If she is higher up on the seniority, you should head to to the same regional and bid the same base she is in then move to base. But my advice, you and the wifey have to sit down discuss how to move forward with y'all careers. I am not going to suggest who gives up their career that's a decision y'all both need to make as a team. Get some counseling through this process as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Woah! Thanks for all the replies, apologize ive been on a 4 day trip and forgot to check APC.
I appreciate all of your inputs. Its not really fair for either one of us to expect the other to drop everything. We both understand this and both of us were in 141 programs and have invested 100k+ each in our endeavors. I would like to stay in aviation but its just incredibly hard right now to find something with the same pay that would be more home based. Most corporate gigs are looking for 3000 hours +. I may stick it through a few more months just to get some jet time. Wondering who can help me here but what would be the most junior base where I can hold some commutable line? Im guesing laguardia playing around on flica but I hear lots of day trips. Columbus is a no go every captain has told me trips start early and end late. Divorce or why I chose to marry her is not really a concern right now, its not that bad and we are making it work i guess, it just sucks. I was more concerned if i jump and make the swittch to her regional only a few months into republic, is it going to hurt my chances down the line. |
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You got to do what's best for you and the family, if you do that, it all works out at the end. Good luck Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
[QUOTE=ZuluMike;2561908]Woah! Thanks for all the replies, apologize ive been on a 4 day trip and forgot to check APC.
I appreciate all of your inputs. Its not really fair for either one of us to expect the other to drop everything. We both understand this and both of us were in 141 programs and have invested 100k+ each in our endeavors. I would like to stay in aviation but its just incredibly hard right now to find something with the same pay that would be more home based. Most corporate gigs are looking for 3000 hours +. You can definitely get a corporate gig with less than 3000 hours. They are out there, just have to know where you want to live and start networking. Just be careful in the corporate world....there are many outfits that abuse their pilots, such as poor schedules, no duty times, etc. I have a buddy who works for Gama Aviation (Wheels Up) and loves it. The only issue there is it is an 8 and 6 schedule, so not sure how much you would see each other with that type of schedule and her airline schedule. Whatever you two decide, you will find a way I am sure, but don't lose hope and keep your ears to the ground in the corporate world as well, there may be a solution there down the road. Look on "Indeed" and "JSfirm" for First Officer jobs if you haven't already. |
Hiya, my husband and I are both working pilots. We’ve been together a long time. It can work. But airline life is very much about missing birthdays, Christmases, holidays, kids games etc. The bottom line is that you get used to it.
I would get to the regional in your hometown. Right now the way hiring is, if you have a pulse you’ve got the job. Leave Republic in good standing and it’ll be fine. You need to make sure that you’re happy doing your job or you will seriously resent it. |
Savagely great...or greatly savage...
All kidding aside, this is great discussion for all to think about and I hope the OP finds a way to make things work out well-enough personally & professionally. Quote:
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I wish you the best of luck, because it sounds like you and your wife need to sit down and have some very serious conversation about life and family goals and expectations. |
Bottom line, not knowing your exact situation, if you were both working for the same regional and living in base, your lifestyle would be very different about now. Putting your life together first and making it happen should not affect you negatively down the road.
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You’ve got to figure this out. My wife was great about everything until we had kids. She was never in aviation. She had to quit her job to raise our kids when I’m at work. I realized pretty quickly by just listening to her that going to weekend events by herself was not working. I stopped chasing money and now don’t work a single weekend or holiday. I have to miss things every once in awhile, but I let my wife pick what events I get to miss. She’s happier, kids are happier, and I’m happier. I am also a lot closer with my friends because the weekends is when non-aviation people have their fun. Good luck to you. In my opinion, it’s not worth being in a relationship where you never see each other.
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