Jetcareers - View Single Post - Laid off from desk job, so back to flight!

Jake8078 · December 11th, 2008, 13:10

In the last week, I've decided I'm definitely going to do this. I was actually able to get in touch with my former, really great, instructor and friend who is also going through a career change. We're starting sunday. I've been hitting the books and the IFR knowledge stuff is coming back quickly. I'm hoping to actually have my rating by the end of the month. As far as the CPL, we're going to do it part 141 and I'm hoping to also get at least the first CFI rating as well, all this before the summer.

Yes, they gave me a fairly generous severance deal as well. They are a great company benefits-wise, but upper-level decision-making at UTC has caused a lot of frustration with me personally.

As far as the lay-off, this may be the best thing that ever happened to me! I've recently heard about the anticipated openings in the industry starting mid next-year, so this is just perfect timing, aside from having quite the class-load this coming Spring semester and summer. I'll have my BA by end of July, however, and I should have enough time to be a CFI by then. As far as credit, I have a pretty good score, but what should seal the deal is my father said he would co-sign for the career training loan. I've estimated that $15,000 should be enough to cover everything.

December 11th, 2008, 13:10	#6
Jake8078 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rocky Hill, CT Posts: 3	Re: Laid off from desk job, so back to flight! In the last week, I've decided I'm definitely going to do this. I was actually able to get in touch with my former, really great, instructor and friend who is also going through a career change. We're starting sunday. I've been hitting the books and the IFR knowledge stuff is coming back quickly. I'm hoping to actually have my rating by the end of the month. As far as the CPL, we're going to do it part 141 and I'm hoping to also get at least the first CFI rating as well, all this before the summer. Yes, they gave me a fairly generous severance deal as well. They are a great company benefits-wise, but upper-level decision-making at UTC has caused a lot of frustration with me personally. As far as the lay-off, this may be the best thing that ever happened to me! I've recently heard about the anticipated openings in the industry starting mid next-year, so this is just perfect timing, aside from having quite the class-load this coming Spring semester and summer. I'll have my BA by end of July, however, and I should have enough time to be a CFI by then. As far as credit, I have a pretty good score, but what should seal the deal is my father said he would co-sign for the career training loan. I've estimated that $15,000 should be enough to cover everything.