Crossroads

[braidkid]

decision

I have chosen Boeing. I will have regrets about not pursuing flying but I can always do that on the side and instruct. Unfortunately I am in a position where I would regret either decision. My wife and I both are ready for something stable and I feel engineering is the right choice for us. Perhaps by not pursuing aviation and working for 19k/year it will be one less competitor out there and will raise the pay for the rest of you guys and gals out there???

Thank you all for your kind responses. I wish you all a Happy Holiday.

 

[wheelsup]

I need some serious advice.
I'm at a real crossroads.

I've been offered two jobs....
1) Engineering job with Boeing. Pay is $60k starting out. Of course full benifits, you name it.....
2) Flight Instructing job which pays $35k.....single and multi-engine. Full health benifits, etc...

Which one would you take? I know if I take the engineering job I would not pursue flying as a career, however, if I take the instructing job I would hopefully fly for a regional or corporate someday.

Like everyone else said, it all boils down to what you want to do. With 1200+ hours you can apply to regionals NOW. If you don't have the twin time then maybe a night freight job is in order. I guess what I'm trying to say is that those aren't your only two options, are they?

~wheelsup

 

[braidkid]

Like everyone else said, it all boils down to what you want to do. With 1200+ hours you can apply to regionals NOW. If you don't have the twin time then maybe a night freight job is in order. I guess what I'm trying to say is that those aren't your only two options, are they?

~wheelsup

Actually I tried the night freight thing and wasn't fond of it to say the least!! All in all I've decided that flying as a career isn't for me. Perhaps if the pay was better, you weren't gone everynight and there was some lateral moves in terms of pay.

 

[bobbysamd]

Decision made

I have chosen Boeing. I will have regrets about not pursuing flying but I can always do that on the side and instruct. Unfortunately I am in a position where I would regret either decision. My wife and I both are ready for something stable and I feel engineering is the right choice for us. Perhaps by not pursuing aviation and working for 19k/year it will be one less competitor out there and will raise the pay for the rest of you guys and gals out there???

Thank you all for your kind responses. I wish you all a Happy Holiday.

Good luck and hope it works out.

In the meantime, there's a great instructing job at IFTA that is going wanting . . . .