Need Unbiased advice

[hawker]

My flight dept closed it's doors (actually the bank came and took the airplanes away). Any way now I find my self in a similar situation as many with one other problem. First off I have approx 1550 hours 650 jet (Sic) and 670 pic piston ( not a alot of experience). Any way last year on Dec 26 I flew form Lou to TZR in a C-182(almost). Got a weather briefing and the called for light flurries(one pirep of ice but it was 25 miles west of me and i was going east). I decided to make the flight. While recieving radar vectors form cvg approach I found my self in heavy snow showers ( the newpapers even said the snow was not predicted)

While watching the wings and flying ( no ice build up) my engine SUDDENLY stopped. Went through restart procedures and could not get it going. I dead sticked it in to a field around Falmouth KY (night IFR in snow). My wife and I walked away with only minor injuries to me. I thank Jesus every day that we survived! The NTSB determined it was impact ice on the airfilter which caused engine to stop.

I was not Violated in any way and no cert. action. Now I find my self unemployed with an accident on my record for at least 4 more years. I as a human made an error and did not apply carb heat Like AC 20-113 says to but I also did not have ice on my wings and winshield. I am not trying to justify my actions i learned something that night I NOR MY WIFE WILL NEVER FORGET.
Now how do I get a job in todays economy with many highly qualified pilots unemployed and no accidents on thier record. I would apprciate any advice good or bad, I am accountable for my actions. I want to thank all of you in advance for professional advice. John aka hawker.

 

[Gulfstream 200]

"any incidents of accidents??"

Yes, two years ago I experienced and engine failure in in Night IFR conditions, I was very fortunate to land the plane and my wife and I walked away very shaken but unhurt. I learned much from the incident and WAS NOT found to be in violation of FARs nor was any certificate action taken.

Be truthful! You cant hide that stuff, but I would be careful not to say too much unless asked specifically! Any serious potential employer would want to read the report. How does that look?

 

[hawker]

NTSB report

The report reads pretty straight fwd as I said and finds me at fault however no violation but that may not matter!?

 

[falcondriver]

I've said it before and I will say it again. Turn your mistake into a positive interview moment. Tell the truth and use it to your advantage. It's not easy but possible to turn your story into a good interview story. I've been laid off twice this year. I know it's not fun but you will over come this problem.....
Good Luck
Falcondriver

 

[Gulfstream 200]

Well I guess if all that is on paper, the best you can possibly do is STRESS that there was no certificate action nor any injuries - it was a very unfortuate situation that you lLEARNED from. The learning thing is important - you seem to have the right attitude about accepting the responsibility.

People just appreciate honesty, a potential good employer may just say...OK, so this happened, he let us know, learned from it, has nothing to hide, and is a good guy. Made a few mistakes, got lucky, and thats it. Who hasn't had a situation where they were lucky, just that yours has a paper trail.

I would suggest make everything else in your background very strong....college, arrest records, driving records, credit, etc....big, good jobs will check all this and the more they find the quicker they will move past you!

Im sure you will have a long and prosperous career either way. Dont concentate on it, it will psych you out.

Good Luck!!!

 

[Padre]

You have learned a lot more than most of us about actual engine/carb icing. Most of us read about it, but very few can say we learned from it.

I would say, don't give up. Keep applying for flying jobs. True, you have an accident/incident, but you also have experience. You can use your experience to benefit others. You should also be open and up front about it, and tell the interviewers that you have learned from it, and it was something that helped you grow as a pilot.

Good luck!

Padre