Commuting

aerotim · November 29th, 2004, 18:45

My wife was wondering what will happen in a flying job interview if I tell them I plan to commute to work instead of move to a hub location. Would it be best to tell them that I plan on moving and just commute? In case you are wondering why I ask, I am getting ready to make a big push for a career in aviation, but my wife has concerns about moving all over the country chasing the perfect job. BTW glad to be part of the group. Hello everyone.

jtrain609 · November 29th, 2004, 22:03

Tim,

You can ask these questions and more at the Michigan Jetcareers get together this Thursday in Lansing. If you need more info, check the meet & greet forum and/or PM me.

Windchill · November 29th, 2004, 22:45

Smooth plug John

jtrain609 · November 29th, 2004, 22:49

I do what I can

FL270 · November 29th, 2004, 22:54

I was never asked at my interview about commuting versus moving. I might have been asked if I was *willing* to move ... a statement that could mean anything.

During indoc, our chief pilot came in and said, "We have no right to expect you to move for this job. We do, however, have a right to expect you to report to work on time. Whether you're coming from across the street or across the country, don't be late or you'll be in my office."

I thought that was a very reasonable statement.

For ther record, the commute vs. move debate comes down to time. Living in base will afford more time (relatively speaking) with the family than commuting, but if you live in BFE, the wife can't find a job, and all the family are hundreds of miles away, it may not be worth it. On the other hand, if you commute, you'll be around even less because of the lost time ... but the family may be a lot happier when you get home. Something every family needs to figure out for themselves.

For the record, I commute and I love it. I like where I live and I like my base, even though they are 900 miles apart. I've got a pretty good system worked out for the commute so I rarely have to worry too much about getting to and from work, and I am senior enough to be able to get fairly decent commuter schedules ... not perfect, but not too bad.

Doug Taylor · November 30th, 2004, 00:13

Tell them that you're willing to move for the job. Otherwise if you say, "Hey, I'm going to commute from Mears, MI to Miami" -- that would just indicate that you're probably going to end up missing work on occasion from commute problems.

JEP · November 30th, 2004, 01:04

Happy Birthday Doug.

and how many candles this year.....????

November 29th, 2004, 18:45	#1
aerotim Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 63	Commuting My wife was wondering what will happen in a flying job interview if I tell them I plan to commute to work instead of move to a hub location. Would it be best to tell them that I plan on moving and just commute? In case you are wondering why I ask, I am getting ready to make a big push for a career in aviation, but my wife has concerns about moving all over the country chasing the perfect job. BTW glad to be part of the group. Hello everyone.

November 29th, 2004, 22:03	#2
jtrain609 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Park City, UT Posts: 12,063	Re: Commuting Tim, You can ask these questions and more at the Michigan Jetcareers get together this Thursday in Lansing. If you need more info, check the meet & greet forum and/or PM me.

November 29th, 2004, 22:45	#3
Windchill Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-Atlantic, KMRB Posts: 1,925	Re: Commuting Smooth plug John

November 29th, 2004, 22:49	#4
jtrain609 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Park City, UT Posts: 12,063	Re: Commuting I do what I can

November 29th, 2004, 22:54	#5
FL270 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,101	Re: Commuting I was never asked at my interview about commuting versus moving. I might have been asked if I was willing to move ... a statement that could mean anything. During indoc, our chief pilot came in and said, "We have no right to expect you to move for this job. We do, however, have a right to expect you to report to work on time. Whether you're coming from across the street or across the country, don't be late or you'll be in my office." I thought that was a very reasonable statement. For ther record, the commute vs. move debate comes down to time. Living in base will afford more time (relatively speaking) with the family than commuting, but if you live in BFE, the wife can't find a job, and all the family are hundreds of miles away, it may not be worth it. On the other hand, if you commute, you'll be around even less because of the lost time ... but the family may be a lot happier when you get home. Something every family needs to figure out for themselves. For the record, I commute and I love it. I like where I live and I like my base, even though they are 900 miles apart. I've got a pretty good system worked out for the commute so I rarely have to worry too much about getting to and from work, and I am senior enough to be able to get fairly decent commuter schedules ... not perfect, but not too bad.

November 30th, 2004, 00:13	#6
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 39,517 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Commuting Tell them that you're willing to move for the job. Otherwise if you say, "Hey, I'm going to commute from Mears, MI to Miami" -- that would just indicate that you're probably going to end up missing work on occasion from commute problems.

November 30th, 2004, 01:04	#7
JEP Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Eden Prairie, MN (KFCM) (KMSP) Posts: 10,475 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Commuting Happy Birthday Doug. and how many candles this year.....????

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