Anyone interviewing??

[CounterGirl]

Nicole,

I understand a little of what you're going through. Two years ago, my boyfriend (now fiance) was furloughed from Eagle and went through a period of depression that sent him into a quarter-life crisis. It was really hard for me to stand by and not be able to fully comprehend his pain, and most of all not be able to help him. This strained our relationship more than I'd like to admit. But eventually, about 9 months later, his job searching paid off and now he's working at the regionals again.

I understand you really want to help him, but you cannot take his career into your hands. Whether you like it or not, his pilot career is HIS career. All regionals seem to have their pros and cons, and unless you know exactly what company(ies) your husband would be happy to work for, it's probably not a good idea to send out his resume to just any regional that is hiring. You have to have a really good grasp on all of the factors like upgrade times, retirement, guaranteed hours, bases, junior manning, pay rates, etc. in order to make an informed decision about what company will be best for your husband and your family. Hey, if you have all that stuff down, then congrats to you and best of luck helping him out! But if not, you may end up doing more damage and garnering contempt or frustration from your husband if you forge ahead and and send resumes to the "wrong" airlines.

Also, sending his resume behind his back may not be well-received; it wouldn't feel like "his" achievement if anything were to come of it. I know nothing about you and your husband, and maybe he wouldn't react negatively at all to your assistance, but I do know that if he wants to get back into things and delve into a job search, it should be a decision he comes to himself, when he is ready--so that he can take ownership of conquering one of the most unfortunate pitfalls of the airline industry.

It may be that he feels like he's exhausted all airline job avenues and that's why he's depressed; in that case, be the best encourager you can be. Do some research to find leads, hand him the information and then let him do the rest. After all, it is HE who must get the motivation to gear up for an interview, that is something that you cannot do.

Most of all, you hang in there! I hope that this is a phase that ends, as it did for my fiance. Just give it time, and never give up being supportive, as you seem to be. It is natural that you and your children will feel the effects of your husband's unhappiness; but marriage is about being there for better or for worse. Remember, one day you may need his unwaivering support and understanding if, God forbid, you end up jobless.

Best Regards,
CG

Happy New Year to all!

 

[Timebuilder]

It amazes me that some people on this board can be total dicks. I wonder if they are like that in real life as well.. sheesh.

What do you expect? Do you read the rest of his posts?

Getting back to the problem at hand, take the advice offered above. Resumes at the ready, and a list of people he's never contacted to look for work are a good start. When he's not turning wrenches he should be poking around here and networking at the airport. We could probably be more helpful if we knew all the vital stats, like TT, multi, etc.

Until a job becomes a reality, suggest that he take as many of the ASE tests as he can so he can command top wage in his shop. With four master's certificates I was able to snag almost $22 per flat rate hour after five years in one shop. With the higher wage, he can afford to stay current and have some fun once in a while.

He's lucky to have someone who cares enough to ask for help here, instead of what one poster suggested.

 

[Cpt. Underpants]

Cathay Pacific (Hong Kong) also hiring. Minimum requirements ATP, multi, 1000 hours for Second Officer (cruise pilot/relief - NOT sideways - on B744 or A340), but current successful hires are at about 3000 hours. No training bond.

Net package for a new joiner is at US$90K per year, S/O for three years (at present), housing, medical and education allowance, superannuation all extras. F/O at $130K + a year, Captain at $250K +. Great flying. Work hard, play hard. Get to see Asia and Australasia, Europe, Africa and China, it would be perfect if the Company treated employees with a bit more respect, but it's almost the best out there.

Tell your boyfriend to send a resume' (CV) to:

[email protected] (Recruitment Manager)

 

[BRA]

what are the competitive times for cathay pacific?

 

[huncowboy]

It amazes me that some people on this board can be total dicks.

It amazes me that it amazes you . There are many people on this board who are frustrated for many reasons. Sure that does not grant the right to be a dick but this is a public forum so try to educate the public LOL.

On the subject I just wanted to say that I can somewhat understand your husband. I agree not flying makes a pilot wannabe/ or on furlough cranky. I am training only but there was a period when I have not seen an airplane between my IFR ticket and the Commercial for exactly 1 year. I had no $$ to fly. I was depressed and with an IFR ticket only you can't go job hunting. Not that with a commercial SEL you can. But every day you must do your non-flying job and have this feeling of being in a never ending loop. Not progressing (training wise or not getting the hours after you have all your training) while time keeps going by... extremely frustrating especially if you are a bit older.

But the advices in above posts make sense. He should take control.

 

[FlyingSig]

Research Help

Being an unemployed pilot sucks but most of us have been there. Only thing you can do is keep looking and keep applying. They'll never call you if you don't call them first. Set up a file system and keep track of who you call and if they even give you a courtesy reply or not. Take a day off from the shop and put on the suit and go door to door at the local big airport to the charter companies.... everybody (in Houston anyway) is running short staffed but business is picking up to the point where everybody is also going to be looking for help soon and if you happen to be in the right place at the right time you could find yourself sitting in the right seat of a Lear/Citation/King Air/etc...


Some research tools I used when I was looking (and still look at now and then to see if anything better pops up):

http://www.avcrew.com/jobs/pilots/jobs.htm

http://www.avemp.com/cgi-bin/dbm/db.cgi?db=employer&uid=default&new_records=1

http://www.aviationemployment.com/job-listings/list-jobs.cgi

http://www.aviationworldservices.com/joblist.htm

http://www.corporatepilot.com/jobspage.html

http://www.crewsourcellc.com/JobListings.htm

http://www.findapilot.com/jobs.htm

http://flipdog.monster.com/js/jobsearch-results.html?loc=world_US&job=1&rsrch=pilot&srch=aviation

http://www.pilotshack.com/EmploymentListing.html

http://www.pilots4rent.com/scgi-bin/ib3/ikonboard.cgi?act=SC;c=3

http://www.usaviation.com/employment/default2.asp?tree=10


Good luck, hope it works out... it does to those that are persistant. All you can do is pass this on to your husband.... it's up to him to decide if he wants to be persistant.

 

[avoidingmyboss]

Cpt. Underpants

Do you fly for Cathay Pacific? and besides send a res. what else do you have to do to get on there?

 

[mwmav8r01]

Colgan is hiring, I got hired, I got my call today.

Matt

 

[English]

Hey Matt,

You DID read all the past posts on this board about Colgan...right?

There is a search function at the top of this page...please do yourself a favor and at the very least educate yourself before you start class. Just search "Colgan" and you'll find plenty.