Best way to the Corporate? Advise needed

[AA717driver]

All very true Leardawg.

OK, floorsweeping and old school jackoffs aside, here is an opinion on job searching:

Avcrew.com - I got a job there 4 or 5 years ago. A decent, 6 figure job. I just saw the ad and emailed a resume/cover letter. I was local and qualified. When I left that job for greener pastures I passed it along (interview at least) to someone here on FI.com - he got the job.

As far as paying for any other services -- no way. they advertise junk, repeat free ads constantly, and 90% of thier ads are for overseas junk work..no thanks. Keep in mind 99% of decent jobs are not had my blind resumes, they are through contacts. Many also post the web based ads here online, no need to pay for that garbage.

As far as networking...it just takes time I suppose. Right here (and that other site...CAAM) are great starts. Recurrent training is also a great opportunity. Now, I wouldnt show up in class with a stack of resumes, but chatting over a few beers at the hotel often leads to better jobs.

Dont underestimate these sites for contacts. I know I am always happy to pass along any leads, advice I know in PMs etc...I have met some cool guys here, we talk often and pass along all the job leads that are going on in our area (NY metro). Im happy to help a guy out and would think they would do the same someday......

(even if I am a complete jackass)


good luck to ya!

That pretty much covers it. TC

 

[MissKittyKat]

thanks to so many who post on this sight, and helping the guy who wanted advice. Please don't try to correct me on spelling issues, I can find quite a bunch here, I so speak 3 languages! So that ends your inquiry.

There is nothing like being picked on " your screenname" at 5 feet tall, and a female, and a mother of one son, I say go for for it! I do have some really good tips, and I have taken the liberty to network on some jobs in Florida.

does anyone out there need a corporate Fa? please pm me

 

[Christopher3331]

Thanks to everyone who has replied! I am not rushing into anything. But want to get into it in the next few months. (very excited!) I am getting my capt. lic. for yachts and will be done in the next 10 days. I had all the qualifications and wanted to get it a as a back up plan. (it was only a 2 week course)

From what I have picked up so far it seems that a "mom and pop" operation may be the way to go and take if from there. I am 85% convienced of it.

One last question on this thread. I have a chance to work on a line at a avaition service at FLL. Pay will be low of course, is it worth it?

 

[MissKittyKat]

yes, Chris, do what you want to do and most importantly your passion!
Go for it!

 

[MissKittyKat]

will you be working for National Jets? then go for it!

 

[Christopher3331]

Is Nationals the same a regional? (obiviously still getting the lingo down)
I'm looking at the corp. end. But still open to ideas.

I'm moving from yachting to avaition now and looking for the best way...
I've been around enought to know that you can get paid a stupid amount of money in a career but if your not enjoying it you'll quit! with or without a good excuse. Basically if your not having fun you shouldn't be doing it!

 

[MissKittyKat]

Christopher3331, you are such a bright gentleman, by asking questions and making the move! National Jets is a charter/air ambulance company out of FLL, they move their line guys sometimes into the aircraft, they have Learjets.

Check it out on the web, and congradulations on your Yacht stuff too!

Don't worry about the money aspect when starting out, you can compensate income many ways! Good Luck to you Christopher3331!

 

[MissKittyKat]

You may also want to attend at some point, in your career an NBAA workshop or annual meeting, a great way to network.

 

[stache]

Start by learning to spell....

 

[Christopher3331]

Someone is not having a good day and and seems to have some misplaced aggression...