Airline Careers
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ZapBrannigan
If it ain’t a Boeing, I’m not going. No choice.
That's just terrific. I can't imagine my wife would be up for it. (Though i've heard expatriate schools are fantastic) But if the opportunity ever presented itself it would certainly merit some thought. Congrats on the upgrade.
cfii2007
New Member
I agree....the CFI market is still hot....and many 135 outfits need pilots pretty badly.
frequentflya
New Member
Not really, Business world offers free trade of experience. Airline pilots are locked into the seniority system. There is also way more jobs in the business world than the aviation world. Also, the business world is way less hectic than the aviation world which goes crazy at the slightest drop or rise in the economy and/or gas prices.
B767Driver
New Member
Moscow is one of my least favorite places. I don't believe I could ever live there.
Berkut
Well-Known Member
How hot is it going to stay with slow student enrollment and thousands of instructors back on the market?
fsiflyer
Well-Known Member
To each their own. It is said either you absolutely love Moscow or you hate it. Just a saying but seems to hold true. Now I love the good ole USA, heck I even had permission to serve in her beloved Marine Corps, but I do love living here as well. The city is beautiful (winter will be rough), most people are very friendly, tons of restaurants and theaters and such, but best of all it is the comraderie we have between all the crews from all the companies. This even includes some Russian pilots. So all in all if someone is coming out here or anywhere for that matter. Keep an open mind! If you are with a family make sure you disucss it long and hard. Weigh all sides of the option. We are really happy and so are others...but there are those that go back home not liking it. Being in business aviation this is a great way to make a wonderful living. Most importantly follow your dreams because looking back its been a crazy ride but in the end it has really paid off.
Boris Badenov
This is no laughing matter.
It's too bad about all you old guys, but you should have done more research and persevered harder. When I get my 1000TPIC in December, I'm going to UPS to fly the MD-11. I may have to move to Anchorage for a little while, but you have to make sacrafices to get ahead in this game!
ZapBrannigan
If it ain’t a Boeing, I’m not going. No choice.
lol. If you're gonna be a troll, you have to at least TRY.
Murdoughnut
Well sized member
Tell that to specialty retailers (Brookstone, Gap, etc.) that are getting creamed right now.
Boris Badenov
This is no laughing matter.
Foiled again! Curse you, cartoon Heroes' Guild!
outtiedriv8r
New Member
i am about the same age as you are and been thinking about the same thing. I don't know if I want to start my training now? Since some airlines are in a downfall..
cfii2007
New Member
Well there is no slowdown at my school........
wrxpilot
New Member
My old school is still busy too. Some of you guys need to be willing to move around a bit if you want to make it work for you.
ZapBrannigan
If it ain’t a Boeing, I’m not going. No choice.
Grew up in Knoxville, TN and went to college in Melbourne, Florida.
Flight instructed in Palm Coast...
Flew freight in Tri-Cities, Tennessee...then New Bern, North Carolina
Commuters based in Johnstown, PA, then Fort Wayne, Indiana
LCC based in Atlanta, Georgia...
Major based in Pittsburgh, PA...
Commuter based in Cincinnati, Ohio...
Currently in northwest Arkansas...
Have I moved around enough?
Flight instructed in Palm Coast...
Flew freight in Tri-Cities, Tennessee...then New Bern, North Carolina
Commuters based in Johnstown, PA, then Fort Wayne, Indiana
LCC based in Atlanta, Georgia...
Major based in Pittsburgh, PA...
Commuter based in Cincinnati, Ohio...
Currently in northwest Arkansas...
Have I moved around enough?
wrxpilot
New Member
Sorry, I should have clairfied. That was directed to the guys complaining about lack of students at CFI gigs. The comment wasn't intended for airline guys...
ZapBrannigan
If it ain’t a Boeing, I’m not going. No choice.
My fault. I misunderstood.
Berkut
Well-Known Member
I know it's still pretty strong now, but I think in a month or two the airline industry's troubles (excess pilots) will filter down to the flight school level. Some of that will be mitigated by foreign students attracted by a weak dollar, but with hundreds of instructors back on the market I'm not sure there will be enough chairs when the music stops. I hope there will be, as I would like to start instructing before the year is up.wrxpilot said:
Stone Cold
Well-Known Member
Haha...don't get some of us former military members started!!!
