Headset

[jholloway_1]

I've finally decided that I'm no longer going to make a career in aviation. Most of my life I planned on flying, and eventually making it to the airlines, until I got a couple years into flying. I started college majoring in aviation, and earned my PPL and Instrument. While working on my commericial, I finally began to figure out how the whole industry works, and realized that it wasn't for me. I really don't deal that well with uncertainty, not being able to plan things in future...etc etc. I'm kind of a person who needs job security, a routine, and a financial security. So now dual majoring in Finance and Accounting, and should finish in 4 semesters.

Being that I'm in college($$) with no job, I decided that I should stop flying until I graduate (hopefully I'll continue to fly recreationally if I get a good enough job). I've decided to sell my Headset. Its a Bose that I bought in August of 2002, and I have about 175 hours them. Any thoughts of how much I should sell them for? Ebay?

I hate to quit flying, but its probably a smart move for now.

[FlyingNole]

How much you willing to sell them for?

[aloft]

eBay's your best bet. With so little use on them, you'll get close to what you paid. Just be sure to make it a long auction, like 10 days.

[Sean_S]

They hold resale value pretty good, like aloft said you should get pretty close to what you paid for them.

[fsuflyer]

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How much you willing to sell them for?

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If you upgrade, I upgrade

[Texguy]

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I finally began to figure out how the whole industry works

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What do you mean, bro? And do you think you'll enjoy the CPA life more than the pro pilot life? Just curious to hear your side of things.

[FlyingNole]

Sorry to see him go, but hey, one less guy jockeying for my spot at the airlines.

[C150J]

I can see where he's coming from. It would drive me crazy to be an F/O for five to nine years (Eagle, Mesaba) and see no career movement, or experience a career-killing industry downturn. In addition, I'm all for seniority systems in the airlines, but l PERSONALLY would like to work under a meritocracy (just a personal preference, no knocking seniority). Some people seem really cool with "going with the flow," and I admire that. However, I feel like I would be disappointed operating in such an environment.

You can read more of my personal thoughts in this thread:

http://jetcareers.com/forums/showfla...b=5&o=&fpart=1

J.

[Doug Taylor]

Career-ending downturns certainly aren't special to the airlines.

Lemme tell you a story about one of my pals with $9 million in stock options from a dot.com that thought his other pal was nuts for cashing-out when his options were only worth about $3 million...

[kellwolf]

I've worked in a "meritocracy" before. Truth be told, the people that advance are the people that kiss butt the most. I had a supervisor get raises on the back of my work, had other co-workers shove work off on me then take the credit, and I even watched one of those co-workers get promoted to a supervisor spot that should have been mine. After that, I have no problem with the seniority system. Word of advice, stay away from theme park management as a career.....

[kellwolf]

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Lemme tell you a story about one of my pals with $9 million in stock options from a dot.com that thought his other pal was nuts for cashing-out when his options were only worth about $3 million...

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Sounds like my friend that worked at Netscape, cashed in his stock options, bought a house in Celebration, FL (paid for now BTW) then moved to FL. Two months later, the stock he WOULD have still had tanked royally. This was years ago, and he still just does freelance tech stuff occasionally instead of working for someone else.

[C150J]

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.

[Brazilian_Pilot]

I agree with Jholloway some times i think to myself if I should keep going and "investing" more money into this career.

[scoobs]

Why do you only say the airlines.There are great corporate jobs out there.Your right its crazy to go to a regional but there is so much more.You just have to dig a little deeper and not worry what uniform your wearing.

[Ice_Hawk]

If you don't think flying professionally is for you, then you shouldn't keep doing it. Anyway it opens up a position for someone who really wants to fly.

BTW, you don't have to quit flying because you don't want to be a pro pilot. Flying recreationally is fun and beats the crap out of watching TV or playing golf in the heat in your spare time, and it's a great way to get around without having to deal with crowded airports, long lines, and being strip-searched by TSA agents.

[C150J]

Scoobs -

You're right - there are great corporate gigs. I spent a summer two years ago interning for a corp. department, flying an amphib C-208 (they also had two Falcon 900s, a CV, and an S-76). If I were to want to fly for a living (I just don't, at least right now), I'd definitely consider corporate. Heck, I'd even consider a part 121 job. Aviation is still a great career. but just not what I want. I'm just trying to shed some light on my thought processes. I just like law enforcement more, and don't find Jet-A as attractive as others do. I'd personally rather buzz around in a J-3, low and slow. No biggy.

J.

[jholloway_1]

I understand that all jobs have their downsides, and I know that advancment in the business world isn't fair. Maybe its just me, but I feel a little more comfortable going into something like accounting. I didn't mention this, but I probably will take over my dad's business. I'd be my own boss, work about 7 months a year, and probably make a little more than I would as a CPA. I'm just going to finish college with a couple degrees to give me a few options to be more flexible if I change jobs, and to gain some basic investing knowledge. I love flying, and wherever I end up, I hope to make enough to fly recreational. Until then, I guess I'm on a break.

I do wish the best of luck to everyone else in the aviation world, and I thank everyone for their help/advice as I was getting my ratings over the past 3 years. I still be around jetcareers though...there's no way off this site!

[Texguy]

5 months off a year is very nice. You gotta do what you think is best for you. Plus you could come back to a career in aviation down the road if you wanted. I wish you well with everything!

[turbojet28]

jholloway - There is a slight possibility that I could be interested in purchasing your headset. I don't have a whole lot of time on my hands right now, but I shall PM you later tonight. Thanks!

[GrantHubbell]

I have a question. Lets say I was going to purchase a DC 10-13.4 headset fromebay for about $150. Correct me if I am wrong, but a 13.4 is not ANR. Is there anyway to upgrade the 13.4 to ANR, or would I be better off buying a 13 XL??
Thanks

[Josh]

You'd be better off staying away from DC all together.

[grotto]

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You'd be better off staying away from DC all together.

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why?

I'm not trying to be a smart a**, but I just don't know alot about headsets. I wear a plantronics MS50 headset on my ship and really like it, but I've always thought that the my DC was great for loud piston aircraft. A lightweight headset just wouldn't work. If there is something better out there thats not prohibitably expensive I'd like to know about them.

[Thair81]

Here and in other posts there seems to be a lot of negativity for DC headsets. Why all the beefs???
I have a DC and love it. Meh..personal prefs I guess.

[EatSleepFly]

Headsets are complete personal preference. Try before you buy. I won't wear anything BUT David Clark...and Josh here wouldn't be caught dead in them, judging by his other posts about headsets.

Like I said, go out and try some on.


Oh, and Grant- yeah, there is a kit that allows you to upgrade a H10-13.4 to ANR. Don't know how well they work. I personally wouldn't bother with it. A 13.4 will be fine for flight training. I've had mine for just about 7 years, and am just now thinking I might make the switch to an ANR, because I'm flying a lot more and longer trips than I ever have.

[Doug Taylor]

Here too. I finally broke down and bought a set of DC 13.4's and they're the best thing since sliced bread. Personally, if I had to purchase a new set of GA headsets, if the FBO doesn't sell David Clark's, I'm not even stepping in.