Cruddy Airplane Jobs - Page 2

jergar999 · July 12th, 2004, 11:44

C650CPT, is doesn't count unless its a 230. I fly fixed-wing and managed to jump into a 222 when it had dual controls in. Later I was bragging that I could fly Airwolf but everyone said it didn't count with the skids.

CASHMAN737 · July 29th, 2004, 18:09

There are a number of folks that do look back and wish that they hadn't chosen to train to be a professional pilot since the September 11th attack 3 years ago. The important lesson to remember for these folks is that the airline industry is a "roller coaster". There will NEVER be long term stability in this industry, EVER (and there never has been). Just look to the oil crisis in the 1970s, the Gulf War in the early 1990s, the demise of PanAm and other legacy carriers, and the terrorist attacks 3 years ago. The airline industry represents an over-magnification of the general economy. There are very few airline captains retiring today that can say that they have never been furloughed or lost their job working for an airline due to it going out of business. It so important for folks getting into the industry to understand that even when hiring is awesome and there is no sign of downturn of the industry--IT WILL HAPPEN in due time. If you can accept this up front even when times are good, and love to fly (and EXPECT to be furloughed at some point), it can be a rewarding and satisfying career.

BobDDuck · August 1st, 2004, 09:59

Sorry to push this off topic again, but yeah Airwolf was cool. I only really remember a few episodes but the one with the B52 bombers was pretty spiffy. Also, Blue Thunder (the movie) was nice. I found the DVD in the WalMart $5 bin.

On Topic

Other things to do besides fly for the regionals? Charter Ops aren't too hard to come by depending on where you are and your time. Also there are some things like pipeline patrol such as traffic patrol and the like. It really comes down to what you can find that will best advance your career to the goals you have in mind.

Ethan

aviategw · August 21st, 2004, 17:27

Jan Michael Vincent was a raging alcoholic. I dunno if he was a pilot in real life, but I saw the "What ever happend to ..." special, and it wasn't good. Hero busting.

aviategw · August 25th, 2004, 20:57

Can you post the remix here? Dunno if it's too big...

July 12th, 2004, 11:44	#26
jergar999 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 138	Re: Cruddy Airplane Jobs C650CPT, is doesn't count unless its a 230. I fly fixed-wing and managed to jump into a 222 when it had dual controls in. Later I was bragging that I could fly Airwolf but everyone said it didn't count with the skids.

July 29th, 2004, 18:09	#27
CASHMAN737 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 6	Re: Cruddy Airplane Jobs There are a number of folks that do look back and wish that they hadn't chosen to train to be a professional pilot since the September 11th attack 3 years ago. The important lesson to remember for these folks is that the airline industry is a "roller coaster". There will NEVER be long term stability in this industry, EVER (and there never has been). Just look to the oil crisis in the 1970s, the Gulf War in the early 1990s, the demise of PanAm and other legacy carriers, and the terrorist attacks 3 years ago. The airline industry represents an over-magnification of the general economy. There are very few airline captains retiring today that can say that they have never been furloughed or lost their job working for an airline due to it going out of business. It so important for folks getting into the industry to understand that even when hiring is awesome and there is no sign of downturn of the industry--IT WILL HAPPEN in due time. If you can accept this up front even when times are good, and love to fly (and EXPECT to be furloughed at some point), it can be a rewarding and satisfying career.

August 1st, 2004, 09:59	#28
BobDDuck Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Left Seat Posts: 5,561	Re: Cruddy Airplane Jobs Sorry to push this off topic again, but yeah Airwolf was cool. I only really remember a few episodes but the one with the B52 bombers was pretty spiffy. Also, Blue Thunder (the movie) was nice. I found the DVD in the WalMart $5 bin. On Topic Other things to do besides fly for the regionals? Charter Ops aren't too hard to come by depending on where you are and your time. Also there are some things like pipeline patrol such as traffic patrol and the like. It really comes down to what you can find that will best advance your career to the goals you have in mind. Ethan

August 21st, 2004, 17:27	#29
aviategw Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 268	Re: Cruddy Airplane Jobs Jan Michael Vincent was a raging alcoholic. I dunno if he was a pilot in real life, but I saw the "What ever happend to ..." special, and it wasn't good. Hero busting.

August 25th, 2004, 20:57	#30
aviategw Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 268	Re: Cruddy Airplane Jobs Can you post the remix here? Dunno if it's too big...

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