Three Strikes
03-20-2007, 07:19 PM
#23
On Reserve
Joined APC: Feb 2007
Position: CFI
Posts: 19
I would much rather go to work and love what i do even if i make just enough to pay the bills then to go to work and hate what i do even if i brought in loads of money. I know many people who do that, they drive a porsche and live the american dream, but it doesn't make them happy. I truely love flying and while i wish i got payed more doing it, i wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.
03-20-2007, 07:25 PM
#24
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2007
Posts: 692
The reality is that the most a pilot can expect these days is a regional career. Anything more than that takes luck and connections. It will take many years to be financially secure in this career. I hope nobody replies back with, "Oh 24,000 is perfectly ok for a family of four," it's not. This is not a bad career you just have to know the limitations and realities.
03-20-2007, 07:32 PM
#25
Self Employed.
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Joined APC: May 2005
Position: Corporate Pilot
Posts: 7,119
03-20-2007, 07:35 PM
#26
Self Employed.
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Position: Corporate Pilot
Posts: 7,119
Some day
I would much rather go to work and love what i do even if i make just enough to pay the bills then to go to work and hate what i do even if i brought in loads of money. I know many people who do that, they drive a porsche and live the american dream, but it doesn't make them happy. I truely love flying and while i wish i got payed more doing it, i wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.
SkyHigh
03-20-2007, 09:12 PM
#27
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2006
Position: 737 FO
Posts: 260
With that kind of attitude that is all you should expect. I just got hired at Alaska with no real connections, just a solid history of a strong work ethic and a clean backround. I think anyone's attitude shows in an interview whether they know it or not.
03-20-2007, 09:40 PM
#28
On Reserve
Joined APC: Jan 2007
Position: PA44 "CA"
Posts: 20
Strike one Not an ex-military pilot. That is one strike against you.
Strike two You don't come from a prominent aviation family with strong ties in the airlines. That is strike two.
Strike three You have a DUI, are overweight, no college, older than most, took to long to upgrade, was fired during initial training at a regional, are not overly attractive, can not play golf, Lack people skills, HR gal was having a bad day and a huge number of other silly reasons that you can have your dreams rubbed out.
Strike two You don't come from a prominent aviation family with strong ties in the airlines. That is strike two.
Strike three You have a DUI, are overweight, no college, older than most, took to long to upgrade, was fired during initial training at a regional, are not overly attractive, can not play golf, Lack people skills, HR gal was having a bad day and a huge number of other silly reasons that you can have your dreams rubbed out.
Change “military pilot,” “aviation,” “airlines,” aaaaaaaand guess wot – that’s a whole stack of professions.
Nothing specific to the majors here, Ace!
03-20-2007, 10:06 PM
#30
Freightmama!
Joined APC: Dec 2005
Position: 757/767 FO
Posts: 2,880
Yeah yeah, I know, the FAMILY! Well, not everyone wants kids. There is no requirement in life to have kids. I can be selfish my entire life if I choose not to have kids. Otherwise, you can pursue irresponsible selfish wants your entire life if you want.
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