Furlouged pilot - Looking at going elsewhere (Compass/Mesaba)

[BoDEAN]

If you really want to stay in this industry then why not look into FSI? You're in the STL area? They have a facility right there. It's really not a bad place to work at all. I don't work there nor have I, but it's something to look into if you really want to stay in this crazy and rollercoaster industry.
Good Luck!!!

Application was put in 3 weeks ago. They are currently not hiring from what the lady told me, but will keep it on file. As for Avantair, resume was also sent in. Haven't heard anything yet.

 

[Stifler's Mom]

Fill out your unemployment paperwork as well (if you haven't already). It's probably not much, but it's yours. Good luck.

 

[submachXJ]

Being 5 from the top and I don't think RAH is going anywhere I'd probably stay get that computer gig (probably won't make less than a new FO) and enjoy not commuting. Depending on how your company and the company you go to, turning in your number would definitely be a step backward where at RAH you have probably moved off first year pay or even second. Even when Mesaba furloughed twice they hired back the following spring due to increase in summer block.

 

[7dustfan]

Go fly single pilot cargo...expand your horizons incase of more furloughs way down the road. Nothing like a beat up Metro or 402 to get your pucker factor going. Now that's confidence you will gain (second only) to a new hire RJ FO who came strait from instructing.

 

[Club ORD FO]

BoDEAN,
if I was #5 from the top I'd ride this one out.

Bad idea. First, you need to decide if you are going to stay in aviation. If you are, then you have to keep flying. Worst case scenario, you take some chill job and wait it out, then RAH goes under and you are screwed. Now a new company wont hire you cause you dont have any recent flight time. Happened to me.

I'd recommend the fractionals. You have no idea how much better it is over here. You wont have to resign your seniority so you can always go back, but you'll be getting a raise your first year at any of the big 3 fracs so why would you go back. more money for less work....seems like a simple choice to me.

But my point is, you gotta stay current if you want to stay in aviation, just in case it gets worse

 

[Dumb Pilot]

Go contract! you will be paid and treated better that you ever have

 

[Positive Rate]

Go get a big bag of stinky weed and enjoy your free time.....

 

[172Capt]

Speaking of mesaba anyone know whats competitive there. 135 Cargo fulough with 1300 total 200 Jet Sic, and I got the thanks but no thanks.

 

[Moustache]

Speaking of mesaba anyone know whats competitive there. 135 Cargo fulough with 1300 total 200 Jet Sic, and I got the thanks but no thanks.

Maybe you are not all that good

 

[I_Love_Lamp]

Speaking of mesaba anyone know whats competitive there. 135 Cargo fulough with 1300 total 200 Jet Sic, and I got the thanks but no thanks.

1300/750 turbine and I got rejected too. Meanwhile I see some 350/25 guys getting hired.

 

[laserman2431]

FWIW

4000 TT
2200 ME
1900 Jet
1800 CRJ 121
ATP license
B767 type rating
Got the thanks but no thanks.

I just think they must be overwhelmed with applicants right now

 

[172Capt]

Maybe you are not all that good

I never said anything about being good just asking what is competitive there, no need to be a jackass about it.

 

[Vegaspilot99]

I just got the no thanks email this morning. I dunno what they want. 4900tt, 1800pic turbine, 3 type ratings (one of which was a CL-65 sic). So I guess higher timers aren't what they're looking for.

 

[Positive Rate]

Again, Big Bag of Stinky Weed...And enjoy your free time.....

 

[BoDEAN]

Thanks for the replies. I was offered an instructor job for recurrent at my current airline. 6 month contract. I now have that to debate with. Keep me in the company, then in 6 months can either renew, go back to the line, or look at another airline. It gives me a 70% pay increase too during these tough times.

 

[WMUSIGPI]

Sure sounds better than what the "Bob and Tom Show" offered back in the day...

 

[Soverytired]

My opinion?

You have the time, you have recall rights at RAH . . why not go international and make a boatload of money for a few years? Contract flying can be quite lucrative and you have a job that you can come back to some day in the States if that's what you still want.

If you're the least bit interested, get your stuff out NOW. These things take time, and 6 months from your furlough date you start getting a lot less marketable.

Good luck.

 

[I_Love_Lamp]

My opinion?

You have the time, you have recall rights at RAH . . why not go international and make a boatload of money for a few years? Contract flying can be quite lucrative and you have a job that you can come back to some day in the States if that's what you still want.

If you're the least bit interested, get your stuff out NOW. These things take time, and 6 months from your furlough date you start getting a lot less marketable.

Good luck.

There aren't a whole lot of EMB-145 jobs out there, especially if you don't have an ATP. Though if you have different intel I'd love to hear it...

 

[Soverytired]

There aren't a whole lot of EMB-145 jobs out there, especially if you don't have an ATP. Though if you have different intel I'd love to hear it...

Why limit yourself to E-145 jobs? I'm guessing your jet PIC time is low, but don't sell yourself short. You might consider picking up an ATP in a quickie course, but otherwise, you're plenty qualified.

If you're single and willing to work outside the US, you have enormous potential to make some serious scratch with contracted flying. You'll also make yourself much more marketable in the US when you decide to return.

For example (one I found at random in 5 minutes):

http://www.parcaviation.aero/aviation/FlightcrewJobsDetail.asp?id=7666

B767 FO gig. You don't need a type rating, they'll provide one if hired, and you certainly meet the minimums. Why not send your stuff in and see what happens?

I can tell you this: once you get the interview, you're pretty much on equal footing with everyone else who shows up that day. At the interview, how you present yourself is what matters, not a few numbers and letters on your logbook and ticket.

Believe me, flying and interviewing are two totally different skills . . . most pilots assume the former will guarantee good results in the latter. Nothing could be further from the truth.

There's plenty of jobs out there for those willing to travel, but no one is going to hand them to you on a platter. Cast a wide net, and see what you can reel in. You might be pleasantly surprised.

(BTW -- Climb to FL 350 is a great site for all kinds of flying gigs. Send your stuff out to any)

 

[NoJoy]

For those of you who care, Avantair does interview without an internal rec, but going to a job fair (like AirInc) will increase your odds significantly. Their class dates are filled for this year.