I get into a lot of debates about having a back-up plan in case an aviation career doesn't work out. Primarily getting a good solid four-year degree as a back-up to your aviation career goals.
Some people think I'm full of sh*t, others want to argue, and a flight school or two has told some of their visitors that I don't know what I'm talking about because specifically they don't require one.
Well, I got the news today that my brother is both diabetic and hypertensive. He's active, rides his bike to work daily and doesn't lounge around the house all day watching television on his off days.
Luckily, we're all behind him and fortunately his job doesn't depend on his ability to pass a First Class medical every six months.
That hit real close to home, because mine does.
And so does (or will) yours.
Where does this all relate to you? Well, if it were me, I'd be out of a job.
And McDonalds doesn't care if I've got 7000 hours of total time and 4500 hours of jet.
If you're thinking about this career without a viable back-up, you're not only crazy, you're downright stupid.
Some people think I'm full of sh*t, others want to argue, and a flight school or two has told some of their visitors that I don't know what I'm talking about because specifically they don't require one.
Well, I got the news today that my brother is both diabetic and hypertensive. He's active, rides his bike to work daily and doesn't lounge around the house all day watching television on his off days.
Luckily, we're all behind him and fortunately his job doesn't depend on his ability to pass a First Class medical every six months.
That hit real close to home, because mine does.
And so does (or will) yours.
Where does this all relate to you? Well, if it were me, I'd be out of a job.
And McDonalds doesn't care if I've got 7000 hours of total time and 4500 hours of jet.
If you're thinking about this career without a viable back-up, you're not only crazy, you're downright stupid.