Oh No!! Another changing careers post! This one is different, I swear!

YodelinPig · April 26th, 2004, 22:07

Ok, not really that different....

Hi, long time lurker, first time poster...

Like most, I've always wanted to be an airline pilot but continuiously got talked out of it by parents, teachers, etc. Now I'm 31 and ready to roll.

My questions are the same as most - full time academy? part time FBO? Theoretically, I can afford the full time academy by doing a re-fi / equity line on my house (gotta love the So Cal housing market).

So in 15 words or less, what is the best, cheapest, fastest and most foolproof way to get my hours and get hiried?? Just kidding, but I am looking to sort of fasttrack my training. I have done some research on RAA, Flight Safety Academy, DCA, but all these are in Fla and would require a temp re-loc. There is an outfit in San Diego - San Diego Flight Training Intl which offers a Jet Connect program in connection with Delta, but I haven't heard anything (positive or negative) about that.

Also, does the fact that I'm a girl benefit me at all when it comes to hiring? I have never played the "girl" card before, but do airlines have "quotas" (and I hate using that term or even thinking about it) for hiring?

BTW, I'm in So Cal, so any CFI's out there near SNA please let me know!!

Thanks

YodelinPig · April 26th, 2004, 22:11

BTW, I do have my degree (Major - Political Sci, Minor - Public Admin).

Thanks!!

YodelinPig

montanapilot · April 26th, 2004, 22:38

welcome to the boards!

you might wanna check out ATP's too. sorry i m not too up on the career changing subject, but the less debt you get in the better.

btw, how did you come up with yodelinpig as a username?

MQAAord · April 27th, 2004, 07:17

I agree with the ATP thing. Or, depending on your job/life situation, you could go to a local FBO and tell them you want to train full-time. I did my PPL in 4 weeks this way, and my instructor loved me because he knew he had a full-time student. I flew twice a day, 4 days a weeks for 4 weeks. Loved it.

disclaimer *the following is just my opinion, take it or leave it, I don't care but it is just this one girl's opinion*

As far as the 'girl' card goes, speaking as a girl, I wouldn't play it. I've seen too many "I'm a female pilot" girls who think they deserve a break for the sole reason they're a girl. Just be a pilot, a good pilot, and let your actions, experience & flying abilities carry you through your career!

[/end opinion]

edit Where are my manners? Welcome to JetCareers! We're happy you're here!

ready2fly · April 27th, 2004, 07:52

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BTW, I do have my degree (Major - Political Sci

[/ QUOTE ]
I'm so sorry to hear that, Yodelin'! .... but, welcome to the club brother.

I, too, gradumatated with dat dere fancy Poli Sci degree en route to a prosperous career as an attorney. Stopped along the way to be a Paralegal and decide what kind of attorney I wanted to be and discovered I didn't want to be an attorney.

So, here I am - 39, just finished my Commercial ratings after two years of training at a local FBO and working full time flying a desk at a law firm. I'm about two months shy of completing my initial CFI and then it's on to instructing and God only knows what from there.

Botttom line: it can be done. Do what's best for you.

Best of luck and keep us posted.

R2F

EatSleepFly · April 27th, 2004, 08:01

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but, welcome to the club brother.

[/ QUOTE ]

Don't read too closely, do ya R2F?

ready2fly · April 27th, 2004, 08:11

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Also, does the fact that I'm a girl

[/ QUOTE ]
D'OH!!!!

That'll learn me to read the entire post!!!!

Edit: Welcome to the club, SISTER!!

YodelinPig · April 27th, 2004, 09:41

Quite all right... Judging by the fact that I like drinking beer and watching hockey, I might be considered "one of the guys" but definitly am not one

shooter13 · April 27th, 2004, 10:25

[ QUOTE ]
I like drinking beer and watching hockey

[/ QUOTE ]

Its statements like this that make me support research in cloning!!!

TheShortOne · April 27th, 2004, 10:39

do you actually have a potbellied pig? John and I are thinking about getting one when we (one day) move in together and (one day) have money. Are they really expensive to take care of? clean? do they run around and reak havoc on your house/apt or his he pretty well behaved? Did you ahve to go through any special means to get him in terms of having a pig in your house? (is it zone for a pig and whatnot like that?)

heh, also welcome to the boards!!

YodelinPig · April 27th, 2004, 11:41

Nope, sorry, no pig. A fat a$$ cat, though, if that helps

YodelinPig · April 27th, 2004, 12:01

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
I like drinking beer and watching hockey

[/ QUOTE ]

Its statements like this that make me support research in cloning!!!

[/ QUOTE ]

beer & hockey = good
casseroles & shopping = bad

mtsu_av8er · April 27th, 2004, 12:13

See, I'm more of a beer and casseroles-type guy....

ready2fly · April 27th, 2004, 12:19

Funny... I figured you for a Hockey and Shopping type....... no wait.....

Count me in the Beer school, but I'm more of a football fan. Don't know much about that there hockey thang.

Hollywood · April 27th, 2004, 12:26

i think i'm in love with you

j/k. check into ATP. www.allatps.com. they have locations in sacremento and riverside. i can gurantee you they will be the fastest and cheapest. you will also come out of the program with over 100 hrs of multi engine time. as far as being a girl, it doesn't hurt. airlines do/have hired women with lower flight times. not every airline, and not for every woman, but like i said it does/has happened. not sure how you would "play the card" but some airlines may play it for you. best of luck!

YodelinPig · April 27th, 2004, 12:38

[ QUOTE ]
"play the card"

[/ QUOTE ]

i.e. Wear a tight sweater to show off the kids???

Only kidding...

ready2fly · April 27th, 2004, 13:17

[ QUOTE ]
i think i'm in love with you

[/ QUOTE ]
Awww, Hollywood. That's sweet!! But, my wife might have something to say about that.

(kiddin' with ya - you responded to me. Shot was there. Had to take it.)

Kristie · April 27th, 2004, 13:40

[ QUOTE ]
Hi, long time lurker, first time poster...

[/ QUOTE ] Welcome to the Jetcareers 12 step club -> where you go from lurker to regular user in just 12 easy steps...

YodelinPig · April 27th, 2004, 15:06

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
in just 12 easy steps...

[/ QUOTE ]

I swear that's what FSI said too..... that plus 100k and any other valuables I have....

Kristie · April 28th, 2004, 12:26

don't forget that arm & leg! But I have heard that they're a good school....

KickSave · May 5th, 2004, 22:15

Hey Yodelin,

I'm a CFI near SNA, and I also trained at San DIego Flight Training, then worked as a CFI there for a while. I sent you a PM with my email addy, if you have any specific questions about any of it. I'd be happy to help.

/Dave

dcpilot · May 6th, 2004, 13:23

Hey, If you need to re-fi that house for your schooling,send me I message.I am a mortgage broker and will give you a deal.

April 26th, 2004, 22:07	#1
YodelinPig Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SNA Posts: 26	Oh No!! Another changing careers post! This one is different, I swear! Ok, not really that different.... Hi, long time lurker, first time poster... Like most, I've always wanted to be an airline pilot but continuiously got talked out of it by parents, teachers, etc. Now I'm 31 and ready to roll. My questions are the same as most - full time academy? part time FBO? Theoretically, I can afford the full time academy by doing a re-fi / equity line on my house (gotta love the So Cal housing market). So in 15 words or less, what is the best, cheapest, fastest and most foolproof way to get my hours and get hiried?? Just kidding, but I am looking to sort of fasttrack my training. I have done some research on RAA, Flight Safety Academy, DCA, but all these are in Fla and would require a temp re-loc. There is an outfit in San Diego - San Diego Flight Training Intl which offers a Jet Connect program in connection with Delta, but I haven't heard anything (positive or negative) about that. Also, does the fact that I'm a girl benefit me at all when it comes to hiring? I have never played the "girl" card before, but do airlines have "quotas" (and I hate using that term or even thinking about it) for hiring? BTW, I'm in So Cal, so any CFI's out there near SNA please let me know!! Thanks

April 26th, 2004, 22:11	#2
YodelinPig Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SNA Posts: 26	Re: Oh No!! Another changing careers post! This one is different, I swear! BTW, I do have my degree (Major - Political Sci, Minor - Public Admin). Thanks!! YodelinPig

April 26th, 2004, 22:38	#3
montanapilot Old Skool Join Date: May 2003 Location: Portland, Orygun Posts: 1,640	Re: Oh No!! Another changing careers post! This one is different, I swear! welcome to the boards! you might wanna check out ATP's too. sorry i m not too up on the career changing subject, but the less debt you get in the better. btw, how did you come up with yodelinpig as a username?

April 27th, 2004, 07:17	#4
MQAAord Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Looney Bin Posts: 9,158	Re: Oh No!! Another changing careers post! This one is different, I swear! I agree with the ATP thing. Or, depending on your job/life situation, you could go to a local FBO and tell them you want to train full-time. I did my PPL in 4 weeks this way, and my instructor loved me because he knew he had a full-time student. I flew twice a day, 4 days a weeks for 4 weeks. Loved it. disclaimer the following is just my opinion, take it or leave it, I don't care but it is just this one girl's opinion As far as the 'girl' card goes, speaking as a girl, I wouldn't play it. I've seen too many "I'm a female pilot" girls who think they deserve a break for the sole reason they're a girl. Just be a pilot, a good pilot, and let your actions, experience & flying abilities carry you through your career! [/end opinion] edit Where are my manners? Welcome to JetCareers! We're happy you're here!

April 27th, 2004, 07:52	#5
ready2fly Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: DFW Posts: 7,143	Re: Oh No!! Another changing careers post! This one is different, I swear! [ QUOTE ] BTW, I do have my degree (Major - Political Sci [/ QUOTE ] I'm so sorry to hear that, Yodelin'! .... but, welcome to the club brother. I, too, gradumatated with dat dere fancy Poli Sci degree en route to a prosperous career as an attorney. Stopped along the way to be a Paralegal and decide what kind of attorney I wanted to be and discovered I didn't want to be an attorney. So, here I am - 39, just finished my Commercial ratings after two years of training at a local FBO and working full time flying a desk at a law firm. I'm about two months shy of completing my initial CFI and then it's on to instructing and God only knows what from there. Botttom line: it can be done. Do what's best for you. Best of luck and keep us posted. R2F

April 27th, 2004, 08:01	#6
EatSleepFly Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: ?? Posts: 4,600	Re: Oh No!! Another changing careers post! This one is different, I sw [ QUOTE ] but, welcome to the club brother. [/ QUOTE ] Don't read too closely, do ya R2F?

April 27th, 2004, 08:11	#7
ready2fly Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: DFW Posts: 7,143	Re: Oh No!! Another changing careers post! This one is different, I sw [ QUOTE ] Also, does the fact that I'm a girl [/ QUOTE ] D'OH!!!! That'll learn me to read the entire post!!!! Edit: Welcome to the club, SISTER!!

April 27th, 2004, 09:41	#8
YodelinPig Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SNA Posts: 26	Re: Oh No!! Another changing careers post! This one is different, I sw Quite all right... Judging by the fact that I like drinking beer and watching hockey, I might be considered "one of the guys" but definitly am not one

April 27th, 2004, 10:25	#9
shooter13 Old Skool Join Date: May 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,952	Re: Oh No!! Another changing careers post! This one is different, I sw [ QUOTE ] I like drinking beer and watching hockey [/ QUOTE ] Its statements like this that make me support research in cloning!!!

April 27th, 2004, 10:39	#10
TheShortOne Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Park City, UT Posts: 3,331	Re: Oh No!! Another changing careers post! This one is different, I sw do you actually have a potbellied pig? John and I are thinking about getting one when we (one day) move in together and (one day) have money. Are they really expensive to take care of? clean? do they run around and reak havoc on your house/apt or his he pretty well behaved? Did you ahve to go through any special means to get him in terms of having a pig in your house? (is it zone for a pig and whatnot like that?) heh, also welcome to the boards!!

April 27th, 2004, 11:41	#11
YodelinPig Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SNA Posts: 26	Re: Oh No!! Another changing careers post! This one is different, I sw Nope, sorry, no pig. A fat a$$ cat, though, if that helps

April 27th, 2004, 12:01	#12
YodelinPig Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SNA Posts: 26	Re: Oh No!! Another changing careers post! This one is different, I sw [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I like drinking beer and watching hockey [/ QUOTE ] Its statements like this that make me support research in cloning!!! [/ QUOTE ] beer & hockey = good casseroles & shopping = bad

April 27th, 2004, 12:13	#13
mtsu_av8er Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Utopia Posts: 12,503	Re: Oh No!! Another changing careers post! This one is different, I sw See, I'm more of a beer and casseroles-type guy....

April 27th, 2004, 12:19	#14
ready2fly Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: DFW Posts: 7,143	Re: Oh No!! Another changing careers post! This one is different, I sw Funny... I figured you for a Hockey and Shopping type....... no wait..... Count me in the Beer school, but I'm more of a football fan. Don't know much about that there hockey thang.

April 27th, 2004, 12:26	#15
Hollywood Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: florida Posts: 286	Re: Oh No!! Another changing careers post! This one is different, I sw i think i'm in love with you j/k. check into ATP. www.allatps.com. they have locations in sacremento and riverside. i can gurantee you they will be the fastest and cheapest. you will also come out of the program with over 100 hrs of multi engine time. as far as being a girl, it doesn't hurt. airlines do/have hired women with lower flight times. not every airline, and not for every woman, but like i said it does/has happened. not sure how you would "play the card" but some airlines may play it for you. best of luck!

April 27th, 2004, 12:38	#16
YodelinPig Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SNA Posts: 26	Re: Oh No!! Another changing careers post! This one is different, I sw [ QUOTE ] "play the card" [/ QUOTE ] i.e. Wear a tight sweater to show off the kids??? Only kidding...

April 27th, 2004, 13:17	#17
ready2fly Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: DFW Posts: 7,143	Re: Oh No!! Another changing careers post! This one is different, I sw [ QUOTE ] i think i'm in love with you [/ QUOTE ] Awww, Hollywood. That's sweet!! But, my wife might have something to say about that. (kiddin' with ya - you responded to me. Shot was there. Had to take it.)

April 27th, 2004, 13:40	#18
Kristie Big Chief's Woman Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 18,198 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Oh No!! Another changing careers post! This one is different, I swear! [ QUOTE ] Hi, long time lurker, first time poster... [/ QUOTE ] Welcome to the Jetcareers 12 step club -> where you go from lurker to regular user in just 12 easy steps...

April 27th, 2004, 15:06	#19
YodelinPig Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SNA Posts: 26	Re: Oh No!! Another changing careers post! This one is different, I swear! [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] in just 12 easy steps... [/ QUOTE ] I swear that's what FSI said too..... that plus 100k and any other valuables I have....

April 28th, 2004, 12:26	#20
Kristie Big Chief's Woman Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 18,198 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Oh No!! Another changing careers post! This one is different, I swear! don't forget that arm & leg! But I have heard that they're a good school....

May 5th, 2004, 22:15	#21
KickSave Newbie Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1	Re: Oh No!! Another changing careers post! This one is different, I swear! Hey Yodelin, I'm a CFI near SNA, and I also trained at San DIego Flight Training, then worked as a CFI there for a while. I sent you a PM with my email addy, if you have any specific questions about any of it. I'd be happy to help. /Dave

May 6th, 2004, 13:23	#22
dcpilot Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Temecula,CA Posts: 127	Re: Oh No!! Another changing careers post! This one is different, I swear! Hey, If you need to re-fi that house for your schooling,send me I message.I am a mortgage broker and will give you a deal.

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