New Hire Captains within 5 years
07-31-2015, 09:22 PM
#72
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Serious question, flame as you see fit. I continually read 'bad things' about the airline industry. I'm about to complete my AD commitment and have planned on trying for a job at one of the majors, but the comm seems so negative. No one has a crystal ball, but overall would you do it again? Knowing what you know now and what is likely to occur (war, economic down turn) based on historical averages, is it a positive outcome?
07-31-2015, 09:29 PM
#73
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Serious question, flame as you see fit. I continually read 'bad things' about the airline industry. I'm about to complete my AD commitment and have planned on trying for a job at one of the majors, but the comm seems so negative. No one has a crystal ball, but overall would you do it again? Knowing what you know now and what is likely to occur (war, economic down turn) based on historical averages, is it a positive outcome?
It took more commitment (working two jobs), but reduced the financial threat of a furlough or strike.
If I hadn't had that backup? Would have enjoyed the flying and most of the people, but hated the uncertainty.
08-01-2015, 12:51 AM
#74
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I'll mostly echo APC225, but my caveat is I'd do it the same way I did: with a Guard or Reserve job as a backup.
It took more commitment (working two jobs), but reduced the financial threat of a furlough or strike.
If I hadn't had that backup? Would have enjoyed the flying and most of the people, but hated the uncertainty.
It took more commitment (working two jobs), but reduced the financial threat of a furlough or strike.
If I hadn't had that backup? Would have enjoyed the flying and most of the people, but hated the uncertainty.
Don't put all your eggs in any one basket, especially if someone else controls that basket.
08-01-2015, 06:02 AM
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