Acadia
Well-Known Member
Just got my first offer for a real aviation job (beyond flight instruction and with a real salary and benefits). An old student of mine has a medium sized company needs a pilot to fly with him. He is buying a 2001 Piper Mirage to use as transportation from Maine to MI, OH, & NY every couple of weeks. He needs a second pilot to get insured and has suggested a two year contract with full benefits. The best part is that he does not expect me to stay over while he is on multi-day work trips so I can fly the aircraft home until he needs a pickup. Sounds like the work would be very part time with a very respectable salary. I guess I meet the insurance minimums once I go to Piper Mirage training.
Downside: Not sure about our personalities working together and I think he has some ego issues that could compromise safety. Based on this I’m actually considering turning the offer down and continuing my current work - flight instruction, scenic flights, and glider towing. Am I crazy?! (I really do have a sinking feeling about safely flying with this person since I would probably end up right seating frequently).
Downside: Not sure about our personalities working together and I think he has some ego issues that could compromise safety. Based on this I’m actually considering turning the offer down and continuing my current work - flight instruction, scenic flights, and glider towing. Am I crazy?! (I really do have a sinking feeling about safely flying with this person since I would probably end up right seating frequently).