Help getting over the hump.

[scubabri]

Yah, I was thinking about that. I did have a dialog with a flight school up there, but I don't have my CFI yet. I'm gonna finish it up and then see what I can do. Any recommendations on who to contact with my low time?

Brian

 

[busdrver]

Sorry. I can't give you any leads. Honestly, I have never worked up there. Always wanted to but never have. I just threw that suggestion out as another place to look.

There are people that have posted on this board that HAVE worked up there. Maybe one of those folks could chime in. You might even start another thread with "Alaska jobs" or something similiar in the subject header.

Wish I could be of more help. Very best of luck to you.

 

[PBRstreetgang]

Bri,
You answered your own question, thousands of pilots from the airlines are out of work, and more to come. The Burger King thing sucks, yeah!. How bout a job in construction, or another trade?
The industry is not going to get better any time in the near future. If you were to get a construction/trade job you could restore your fininancial position and be prepared to be employed as a newhire at a regional or freight gig. Starting this job(not career) in aviation with a high debt load is almost impossible. I know everyone says senority is everything but realize, if no one is hiring or you are not quite competitive, you will not get the senority anyway. Do yourself a favor and do your own research off of this board and you will see that you are competing with airline pilots who more than likely have done the job you are trying to get.
Oh yes, I am currently employed at SKYW 4+ years, Trans States 1+ years, A&P mechanic 11+ years, 135 Freight pilot 2+ years, 135 charter pilot 2+years, delivery pilot 2+ years. Some or all of these mentioned overlap. I have paid my dues and this is not my first career, I am 45 years old, and a realist. If you keep running into a brick wall all you will get is a bloody forehead.
Be smart and take care
PBR