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jerrywhite7 · September 4th, 2009, 12:59

I too made a career change two years ago. KEEP THE FAITH!! One thing about it, us "older" newbies have something the young guys dont have . . . that is life experience! And some flight departments really do like that. This is one of the reasons why I got the job I have now. I was lucky enough to be a very low time pilot when hired (about 800 hours). I was hired to be a first officer on a Merlin Metroliner. While flight instructing I flew with my company on my days off, and any other time I could for FREE!!! Many guys will not fly for free, and that is just DUMB in my book . . . you have to pay your dues some how! Anyway, keep the work up, be positive, and draw on your life experiences to HELP you get a job, or become a GREAT flight instructor. Even in this economy you can get work!!! Just network, network, network!!!

September 4th, 2009, 12:59	#11
jerrywhite7 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Around KAUS Posts: 140	Re: Changing over at 39...update I too made a career change two years ago. KEEP THE FAITH!! One thing about it, us "older" newbies have something the young guys dont have . . . that is life experience! And some flight departments really do like that. This is one of the reasons why I got the job I have now. I was lucky enough to be a very low time pilot when hired (about 800 hours). I was hired to be a first officer on a Merlin Metroliner. While flight instructing I flew with my company on my days off, and any other time I could for FREE!!! Many guys will not fly for free, and that is just DUMB in my book . . . you have to pay your dues some how! Anyway, keep the work up, be positive, and draw on your life experiences to HELP you get a job, or become a GREAT flight instructor. Even in this economy you can get work!!! Just network, network, network!!!