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Old April 3rd, 2008, 12:19   #10
belliott
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Default Re: Anything, Anywhere, except Instructing

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Originally Posted by madmax View Post
Skydiving is a good option, just make sure that the company has a good relationship with the local community as well as the other pilots on the field. Our local guys had nothing but problems because they thought that they were better than everyone else. They ended up loosing their C208 in an accident (everyone was ok), and both companies have been shutdown by the city/FAA until further notice. Several of their ex-pilots have lost certs or received other disciplinary actions.

Near Eugene right? I took a look at one of the companies and decided to look elsewhere for work..... be very careful of whom you work for.... 135, skydiving, etc. If they aren't looked upon well by the community that they are based in that is a good sign to stay the heck away.
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