TexasFlyer
Living the Dream (well at least trying to)
Easiest job I ever had was advertised as being a hard job at a regional airline and the training would be tough and like drinking from a fire hose and your brain may melt. And the interview was a bit technical and including written tests and sim and panel to secure the job. And PSA it turns out, was the most enjoyable job I ever had in my life overall if I leave the regional pay scale out of the equation. And oddly, it was the job I thought I would like least. Oh hindsight is always 20/20.
Worst jobs I ever had was the two where the company never asked me a technical question and the interview was really not much of an interview. It was just a bragging conversation about their company and how everyone loves it there and how it will be the easiest job I ever had with an amazing quality of life due to the schedule and pay. I really wanted these jobs and thought I hit the jackpot once offered the job. Well, the pay was good in both cases but they turn out to be zero quality of life compared to what they advertised in the interview. And when discussing the disconnect of interview and reality of the job, the owner just wants to give gifts and money to retain you but not work on the real issue since they truly believe the job to be amazing for someone as they run the best operation in the world so no changes can be made other than more money and gifts since there is plenty of that to go around. Oh how I fell for the bait and switch twice in my career when approached.
CONCLUSION:
In aviation as a professional pilot, when told this will be the most challenging job ever and passing the training alone is an accomplishment, TAKE IT. They are just testing you to see if you are confident in your ability to be a professional hard working aviator and you will be rewarded with a terrific job.
In aviation as a professional pilot, when the owner of a company brags how amazing the job will be and toots his horn about how everyone loves it there, run far and fast! And do not look back at the pretty airplane. It is a trick.
Okay. Rant over. These facts are likely not true in most cases. Just something from personal experience I am finding interesting in retrospect. What is your experience with this?
Worst jobs I ever had was the two where the company never asked me a technical question and the interview was really not much of an interview. It was just a bragging conversation about their company and how everyone loves it there and how it will be the easiest job I ever had with an amazing quality of life due to the schedule and pay. I really wanted these jobs and thought I hit the jackpot once offered the job. Well, the pay was good in both cases but they turn out to be zero quality of life compared to what they advertised in the interview. And when discussing the disconnect of interview and reality of the job, the owner just wants to give gifts and money to retain you but not work on the real issue since they truly believe the job to be amazing for someone as they run the best operation in the world so no changes can be made other than more money and gifts since there is plenty of that to go around. Oh how I fell for the bait and switch twice in my career when approached.
CONCLUSION:
In aviation as a professional pilot, when told this will be the most challenging job ever and passing the training alone is an accomplishment, TAKE IT. They are just testing you to see if you are confident in your ability to be a professional hard working aviator and you will be rewarded with a terrific job.
In aviation as a professional pilot, when the owner of a company brags how amazing the job will be and toots his horn about how everyone loves it there, run far and fast! And do not look back at the pretty airplane. It is a trick.
Okay. Rant over. These facts are likely not true in most cases. Just something from personal experience I am finding interesting in retrospect. What is your experience with this?