sorrygottarunway
Well-Known Member
I was recently talking to a coworker of mine about getting more exposure in the aviation field and networking... I have my PPL, but usually I'm never at the airport unless I'm going somewhere or taking a lesson. Otherwise I'm here at the office or at home or doing a number of other things.
Her thoughts about persuing a professional career include hanging out at the airport bar at our local passenger airport, Westchester Co. HPN. I am now 21, so I guess I could legally go...
I am aware of the importance of networking, and while she says she has met many a pilot/controller at this bar (she says its where they all hang out), I am not sure that this place would be the best for showing an interest/making connections. Maybe it's just me, but I've always been weary of alcohol consumption in respects to aviation- would it look bad to be sipping a beer while reading my IFR procedures book? On the other hand, if this airport bar is the hotbed that it seems, would it not be a great way to meet new people?
Her thoughts about persuing a professional career include hanging out at the airport bar at our local passenger airport, Westchester Co. HPN. I am now 21, so I guess I could legally go...
I am aware of the importance of networking, and while she says she has met many a pilot/controller at this bar (she says its where they all hang out), I am not sure that this place would be the best for showing an interest/making connections. Maybe it's just me, but I've always been weary of alcohol consumption in respects to aviation- would it look bad to be sipping a beer while reading my IFR procedures book? On the other hand, if this airport bar is the hotbed that it seems, would it not be a great way to meet new people?