LyodChristmas
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Hi guy and girls, I am currently a regional airline pilot with a few questions for anyone who used to work for the airlines and made the jump to a fractional.
I still have a few years before I'd be ready to make a jump anywhere as I'd like to get my time and experience as well as some PIC time under my belt and on my resume before I make a decision. But I thought it would be helpful to get some imput from anyone who has made the switch because it's a career path I'm considering. As we all know the aviation picture could change a ton in the next few years. But, as of right now I don't believe I have any intrest in working at any of the "legacy" carriers. I just don't believe they are headed down a path that is going to be good for them in the long run. Honestly I would not be surprised if some are not around in 5-10 years, I really don't think that the CEO's running these companies learned a thing in the past few years, they shaved some operating cost, but it seems they are headed down the wrong roads again for the future. So I'm trying to think outside the box.
So what do you all think that have made the switch. Do you like it better or worse then the airlines you left?. Pros / Cons? Does your family like your 7 on 7 off better then the schedule you had at the airlines? Just overall anything you'd like to tell me about would be a great help with my research.
Thank you!
I still have a few years before I'd be ready to make a jump anywhere as I'd like to get my time and experience as well as some PIC time under my belt and on my resume before I make a decision. But I thought it would be helpful to get some imput from anyone who has made the switch because it's a career path I'm considering. As we all know the aviation picture could change a ton in the next few years. But, as of right now I don't believe I have any intrest in working at any of the "legacy" carriers. I just don't believe they are headed down a path that is going to be good for them in the long run. Honestly I would not be surprised if some are not around in 5-10 years, I really don't think that the CEO's running these companies learned a thing in the past few years, they shaved some operating cost, but it seems they are headed down the wrong roads again for the future. So I'm trying to think outside the box.
So what do you all think that have made the switch. Do you like it better or worse then the airlines you left?. Pros / Cons? Does your family like your 7 on 7 off better then the schedule you had at the airlines? Just overall anything you'd like to tell me about would be a great help with my research.
Thank you!
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