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ljg · December 8th, 2008, 16:04

Wait, I don't mean to sidetrack the thread - but you were laid off and still retain educational benefits for the next year? Wow.

What's your time period for obtaining your ratings? If you get your Instrument, Commercial Single and Multi's, and your 3 flight instructor tickets, then flight instruct for a few months, you might position yourself perfectly for a industry-wide thaw where hiring would resume. Personally, I would be hesitant to flight train at the moment given the considerable difficulties in obtaining private credit. The freeze in hiring across the industry complicates things further if you are aiming to do this training quickly. If you do decide to fly, prepare yourself knowledge-wise and the instrument training will probably come back very quickly for you. Good luck. 1 year free tuition, man.

December 8th, 2008, 16:04	#4
ljg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: formerly here formerly there... Posts: 842	Re: Laid off from desk job, so back to flight! Wait, I don't mean to sidetrack the thread - but you were laid off and still retain educational benefits for the next year? Wow. What's your time period for obtaining your ratings? If you get your Instrument, Commercial Single and Multi's, and your 3 flight instructor tickets, then flight instruct for a few months, you might position yourself perfectly for a industry-wide thaw where hiring would resume. Personally, I would be hesitant to flight train at the moment given the considerable difficulties in obtaining private credit. The freeze in hiring across the industry complicates things further if you are aiming to do this training quickly. If you do decide to fly, prepare yourself knowledge-wise and the instrument training will probably come back very quickly for you. Good luck. 1 year free tuition, man.