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04-08-2023, 06:08 AM

#31

captjns

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Originally Posted by AA717driver

LOL! Sorry, not laughing AT you, just at the concept. The 135 world is so tight for planes and pilots, nobody will give a guy looking for “a retirement job” a first glance, let alone second.

Your friend might be able to find a cushy 91 job that fits the bill but it’s kind of a unicorn for retired guys with no history in corporate. In 135? No way.

All IMO, of course.

You don’t get out much… do ya. A number of 121 colleagues, hanging up their airline goggles, are and have joined 135 operators.

04-08-2023, 03:27 PM

#32

extra sauce

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Anyone who is currently working for Thrive Aviation could you please DM me?

04-09-2023, 12:35 PM

#33

tailendcharlie

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Originally Posted by captjns

You don’t get out much… do ya. A number of 121 colleagues, hanging up their airline goggles, are and have joined 135 operators.

No kidding….pretty sure “Airline Stink” went out with “ Tell us about your volunteer work…”

04-10-2023, 11:27 AM

#34

AA717driver

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Originally Posted by captjns

You don’t get out much… do ya. A number of 121 colleagues, hanging up their airline goggles, are and have joined 135 operators.

Sorry, I should have been more specific. Yes, lots of guys from 121 get a 135 job after they retire (including me). But too many come out looking for part time or a cushy job where they fly a couple days a week or so. That’s the kind of job that will be difficult, if not impossible to find in 135.

I’ve got a couple good friends looking for these types of jobs right now.

04-10-2023, 11:28 AM

#35

AA717driver

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Originally Posted by cactusmike

I have two friends that recently retired that are either starting or have started at Thrive. Neither one thinks it will be anything but work but they are looking forward to it.

Part 135 is not for kicking back. Anyone who thinks so will be setting themselves up for failure.

Exactly.

Hope you’re doing well.

04-10-2023, 07:42 PM

#36

cactusmike

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Originally Posted by AA717driver

Exactly.

Hope you’re doing well.

Thanks. Slogging through CRJ systems this week.

Fun.

04-18-2023, 09:20 AM

#37

Talktmarrow

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Originally Posted by cactusmike

how are they liking working at Thrive? about to join them soon in June.

04-18-2023, 08:57 PM

#38

cactusmike

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how are they liking working at Thrive? about to join them soon in June.

They are just starting out but nothing negative yet.

04-20-2023, 10:32 PM

#39

Talktmarrow

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Originally Posted by cactusmike

They are just starting out but nothing negative yet.

thanks, excited to get on Jet

04-21-2023, 02:07 AM

#40

Pilot4000

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I know plenty of places that won't hire airline guys, just because.

And I also cannot imagine retiring from an airline at 65 and going to work retail 135.