CRJDriver
Well-Known Member
It has been 1-Year now since I have been furloughed from my airline. It has been a rough and challenging time for all of us in the aviation industry, and it has affected all of us in a way. Lay-offs, furloughs, downgrades, base closures and deterioration in quality of life have all been part of this downturn. We are all frustrated and just trying to make it through one of the worst downturns this industry has seen.
Since being furloughed, I have had the opportunity to interview with a few companies, including airlines, 135 operators and even a corporate job. Even though I have been unsuccessful obtaining a flying job, I would have never been able to gain an interview if it wouldn’t have been for the help and support of my friends, former colleagues or members of jetcareers.
The purpose of this post is not to whine about my situation or tell people to give up. I wanted to stress how important it is to network and remind people that aviation is a small world. We are finally starting to see some movement in the industry, whether it’s recalls or small amounts of hiring. However, the competition for these jobs is fierce. Don’t be afraid to ask someone to walk in a resume or write you a letter of recommendation, even if it is someone who you haven’t talked to in a long time, you’ll be surprised what they can do for you. I have seen this first hand! Don’t be afraid to ask Jetcareers members for help, that’s why this forum is so great, people helping people!
This industry will turn around! It is only a matter of time. Keep networking, keep making contacts and keep building your resume.
Since being furloughed, I have had the opportunity to interview with a few companies, including airlines, 135 operators and even a corporate job. Even though I have been unsuccessful obtaining a flying job, I would have never been able to gain an interview if it wouldn’t have been for the help and support of my friends, former colleagues or members of jetcareers.
The purpose of this post is not to whine about my situation or tell people to give up. I wanted to stress how important it is to network and remind people that aviation is a small world. We are finally starting to see some movement in the industry, whether it’s recalls or small amounts of hiring. However, the competition for these jobs is fierce. Don’t be afraid to ask someone to walk in a resume or write you a letter of recommendation, even if it is someone who you haven’t talked to in a long time, you’ll be surprised what they can do for you. I have seen this first hand! Don’t be afraid to ask Jetcareers members for help, that’s why this forum is so great, people helping people!
This industry will turn around! It is only a matter of time. Keep networking, keep making contacts and keep building your resume.
