Timmy Tucker
Well-Known Member
This section of the forums was getting a little musty, so I thought I’d freshen it up in here. I’ve been a member for a long time, but haven’t posted regularly in 5-6 years.
After 25 years of (mostly) construction, I’ve decided that I am absolutely done with it. I am changing careers no matter what, and I just so happen to be in a place where I can pull off making the switch to aviation. I have the financial resources and the time available to finish my flight training and get it done quickly. I have a spouse that can support our family financially, so I don’t have to sweat that either. I’m already a PPL/MEL sitting on about 80TT (although my most recent PIC is old enough to buy us all a round of drinks). The downside is that moving isn’t really an option for the foreseeable future.
So here’s my question… What kind of work is available for someone with a freshly minted CMEL? I know the industry as a whole took a serious beating over the last year, but I’m not really sure how things are looking now. I have no qualms with commuting or working seasonal jobs that would keep me away for months at a time. I would love to get into aerial survey, can you still do that with a wet ticket?
My ultimate goal would be to end up somewhere in the ballpark of air ambulance or a corporate flying gig. I don’t have any desire to go to the 121 route.
After 25 years of (mostly) construction, I’ve decided that I am absolutely done with it. I am changing careers no matter what, and I just so happen to be in a place where I can pull off making the switch to aviation. I have the financial resources and the time available to finish my flight training and get it done quickly. I have a spouse that can support our family financially, so I don’t have to sweat that either. I’m already a PPL/MEL sitting on about 80TT (although my most recent PIC is old enough to buy us all a round of drinks). The downside is that moving isn’t really an option for the foreseeable future.
So here’s my question… What kind of work is available for someone with a freshly minted CMEL? I know the industry as a whole took a serious beating over the last year, but I’m not really sure how things are looking now. I have no qualms with commuting or working seasonal jobs that would keep me away for months at a time. I would love to get into aerial survey, can you still do that with a wet ticket?
My ultimate goal would be to end up somewhere in the ballpark of air ambulance or a corporate flying gig. I don’t have any desire to go to the 121 route.