So I have a degree in aviation science and hold a commercial multi-engine rating. I was an unfortunate graduate right post 9/11, so let's just say a lot of my aviation dreams got dashed. I haven't flown in probably 5 years now, and have a little over 300 hours......I've currently settled on being an airline dispatcher.....but sometimes I wonder if I'm really meant to be in the cockpit.
I'm just wondering if it's worth it.....to get back into the game and start getting my skills current in case the next big hiring boom happens again. My biggest problem is, how to build the time? I really hate flight instructing.....I mean, sure, I feel as though I'm a good pilot.....but not all good pilots are meant to be teachers......being a flight teacher just wasn't for me I don't think.......and I tried the whole work for an FBO and try to get rides from the hangar tenants......riiiiiight, never happened......not with insurance rules post 9/11. What are your thoughts? Worth it, or just not an industry to keep giving any more time to?
I'm just wondering if it's worth it.....to get back into the game and start getting my skills current in case the next big hiring boom happens again. My biggest problem is, how to build the time? I really hate flight instructing.....I mean, sure, I feel as though I'm a good pilot.....but not all good pilots are meant to be teachers......being a flight teacher just wasn't for me I don't think.......and I tried the whole work for an FBO and try to get rides from the hangar tenants......riiiiiight, never happened......not with insurance rules post 9/11. What are your thoughts? Worth it, or just not an industry to keep giving any more time to?