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C150J · April 12th, 2005, 22:47

You're absolutely correct, Doug. Should have mentioned that. Should have also mentioned that I will be working for a city government.

Kell, you make some great points. I guess it's the ability to upgrade that irks me about the airlines, which is completely MY problem and just part of who I am. What I love about law enforcement (was just hired as a police officer - have yet to attend the academy, etc.), is the fact that it still has seniority, but less so than an airline. For example, thanks to civil service, you can test your way to a Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain's shield after so many years of service (aka, seniority lists). On the other hand, you can focus on a certain type of arrest (eg, autotheft) and make your own headway into a plain-clothes unit specializing in that crime.

Now, of course, there are MANY downsides to law enforcement. But, after eight years of flying and four of working with law enforcement as a intern, I have made the decision that I could put up with the crap associated with being a police officer but not as a pilot. Again, personal decisions. Everyone needs to make up their own mind. Just wanted to share!

J.

April 12th, 2005, 22:47	#12
C150J Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,028	Re: Headset You're absolutely correct, Doug. Should have mentioned that. Should have also mentioned that I will be working for a city government. Kell, you make some great points. I guess it's the ability to upgrade that irks me about the airlines, which is completely MY problem and just part of who I am. What I love about law enforcement (was just hired as a police officer - have yet to attend the academy, etc.), is the fact that it still has seniority, but less so than an airline. For example, thanks to civil service, you can test your way to a Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain's shield after so many years of service (aka, seniority lists). On the other hand, you can focus on a certain type of arrest (eg, autotheft) and make your own headway into a plain-clothes unit specializing in that crime. Now, of course, there are MANY downsides to law enforcement. But, after eight years of flying and four of working with law enforcement as a intern, I have made the decision that I could put up with the crap associated with being a police officer but not as a pilot. Again, personal decisions. Everyone needs to make up their own mind. Just wanted to share! J.