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“If you jump on my shift, that’s just rude, man.”
I just want to stretch.
The truth about being a pilot
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skatergeek
Beet Farmer
Fixed it for ya.
AA34
Well-Known Member
As a 30 year old career changer about to start CFI training this is the thing I'm worried most about. My wife and I have been married almost 5 years and I'm afraid she is used to me being around now and that down the road it will be a shock.
skatergeek
Beet Farmer
The change can be hard. Best part of this job is when I'm home, I'm home. I don't have to worry about deadlines or TPS reports like all of my friends. Use that time to do special stuff for her.
ozziecat35
4 out of 5 great lakes prefer Michigan.
Feel free to PM me, 34 year old career changer who just stared flying corporate. 11 years of marriage and 3 kids, it's all about expectations.
Zondaracer
Well-Known Member
Murdoughnut
Well sized member
To be fair, I spoke earlier of the benefits of flying a desk. The downside is I never leave work. I think about work when I'm at home, I check my e-mail first thing in the morning, and I haven't taken a week off uninterrupted by work in at least six years. You become essential, which is great for job security, but that also means you can never stray too far.
I like my work and challenge of it, so it's still a trade off I'm willing to make. But for folks who like to leave work at work (I'm jealous of those people - I wish I could be that person), it's hard to make money in the corporate world in that type of role.
I like my work and challenge of it, so it's still a trade off I'm willing to make. But for folks who like to leave work at work (I'm jealous of those people - I wish I could be that person), it's hard to make money in the corporate world in that type of role.
Boris Badenov
Fortis Leader
In the age of the Interwebz, there's pretty much no excuse for being surprised by any of this. You're liable to be gone a lot. If that doesn't work for you, look in to medevac. If that doesn't work for you, look in to being a part-time CFI. If that doesn't work for you, it makes a great hobby.
Roger Roger
Bottom of the list
You could be in 135 management and have all of it put together.
Boris Badenov
Fortis Leader
ASpilot2be
Qbicle seat warmer
I love the job, just maybe not the places I have worked.
Going through my first airline bankruptcy right, but luckily everybody is hiring. Once that door closes and we are airborne it feels like all the stresses are gone.
Going through my first airline bankruptcy right, but luckily everybody is hiring. Once that door closes and we are airborne it feels like all the stresses are gone.
Pilot Fighter
Well-Known Member
The animal kingdom has taught me quite a bit about relationships. Separation anxiety can kill a dog. A horse is happy as hell to see you but doesn't miss you terribly when you are gone. If you are a pilot that's away from home alot you need to find a good filly.
JDean3204
Well-Known Member
The job is what you make of it. If you have a poor attitude and get wound up easily, then the job will suck. If you take a second every time that door closes to remember those days that being in an airliner cockpit existed only in your dreams, your attitude will shift.
I have had a few curve balls all within the last year. First airline airline went into bankruptcy, commuting issue at second airline that led to a sudden departure, then right back to the 121 fire hose at my third airline. With all of that happening, it is still better than any job I have had before. You want to know why? Every time I sit in that cockpit, I take a second or two to reflect on the obstacles I have overcome in my life to get here. I remember back to my Navy days just wishing that I could be one of the guys in the pointy end breaking the plane, not the dude that has to listen to the list of write ups and chase my tail for hours figuring out how to fix it. Or when I would stay up for hours on the weekend just messing around on flight sim, wanting so bad to start flight training as soon as possible. Yea, I was one of "those" guys, minus that Vatsim stuff lol.
It is all about attitude, 100% As is life in general to be honest, wake up in a bad mood and most likely you end up in that bed 12-16 hours later in the same mood.
I have had a few curve balls all within the last year. First airline airline went into bankruptcy, commuting issue at second airline that led to a sudden departure, then right back to the 121 fire hose at my third airline. With all of that happening, it is still better than any job I have had before. You want to know why? Every time I sit in that cockpit, I take a second or two to reflect on the obstacles I have overcome in my life to get here. I remember back to my Navy days just wishing that I could be one of the guys in the pointy end breaking the plane, not the dude that has to listen to the list of write ups and chase my tail for hours figuring out how to fix it. Or when I would stay up for hours on the weekend just messing around on flight sim, wanting so bad to start flight training as soon as possible. Yea, I was one of "those" guys, minus that Vatsim stuff lol.
It is all about attitude, 100% As is life in general to be honest, wake up in a bad mood and most likely you end up in that bed 12-16 hours later in the same mood.
BigZ
Well-Known Member
I had a blast today. Reposition flight across Florida - I hand flew it all just because and it was fun. That thing is stiffer in roll than I imagined at 315kias at 11k and will loose/gain 100ft if you blink, but it was great practice and I did truly enjoy it. Even though technically it was workkk.
A300Capt
Freight Dawg
I'll retire in about 4 years. My wife's biggest fear is that I'll be around all the time! She's used to me being gone....
Nark
Macho Superpilot
Finny
Well-Known Member
30/70 rule. Captains will do the walk around 30% of the time when the weather is over 70 degrees and sunny!
