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[Timebuilder]

I'll do some searching and pm you with some possibilities you may want to pursue.

Yowza! That's always welcome!

Right now I'm faced with a decision: to go ahead and get the LR type at SimCom, or wait and try to get some WIA money for the type. I hope it isn't mandatory that the type from WIA be a 737 type. As nice as that would be, and fun, I don't have the time to swim in the Southwest pool. If I was 30 or 35, no problem. I'd get the type, do some BFR's, IPC's, and flip some burgers (I'm pretty good with grilling animal flesh) while I wait.

last Summer I could have gotten a PT job pulling gear in a Lear 24. However, as it turns out the owner is a sleazebag and will most likely go to Federal prison one day for all his financial hi-jinks.).

Sounds like some 20 series guys I have heard about.

No, I wasn't over at Fructer. Mark has supposedly given control over to Peter Knight. I think the 55 you saw had been on our certificate at one time, and its departure had left some hard feelings. One of our pilots recently left to go fly for Peter with a better schedule and more time at home. A friend of mine had called over there (about two weeks ago) and had no luck finding an opening. On the same field, rumor says that Dyne Air might be up for sale soon, if not the entire Aerodynamics business. Who knows...

 

[Typhoon1244]

My plan is to seek His guidance...

Avbug?



Sorry to hear about your misfortune, TB. Being laid off from any job stinks, but losing a flying job just adds insult to injury.

From what I've read around here, though, I'll bet you could be flying again soon if you're willing to pick up and move.

Good luck!

 

[Timebuilder]

Avbug? You know, I hadn't considered a summer of fire bombing.

Hey, Avbug. Would they take a guy like me to help out dousing forest fires? Maybe I could help you fix some planes...

Yes, the bag is packed and there's gas in the car.

 

[WrightAvia]

Do what I would do...(Maybe?)

If you are going to get some WIA assistance for a type, get one in the plane you been flying or maybe one just a step up of the same MAKE. At least then, your logged time AND that type, go hand in hand towards getting you the next job that you need... as opposed to getting a type rating that will ear mark you as SWA airline bound. You can allways get one of those types later...get one you can use NOW.

Talk to the captain you been flying for and ask him how that sounds...you don't want to be trying to interview for a charter or corporate position with AIRLINE tattooed on you ratings right now. Even FedEx isn't hiring furloughed airline pilots or people that are below mins that bought a 727 type to get a leg up, so says a little birdie.

Just my two cents worth. If I got furloughed right now, I'd hit the WIA for a Citation type of some sorts, or some other corporate type of jet. Grab that and start pounding the corporate and 135 jet circuit, including the fractionals.

 

[Timebuilder]

That sounds like good advice to me.

I'm looking into the WIA for the Lear type this week.

 

[52vincent]

Sorry to hear it TB. Although Iam relatively new to this board, I have spent a lot of time reading current and past posts, to get a feel for the people here. needless to say I have read a lot of your posts as well as other long time members who have put their .02 worth many times.
I don't think you will have to much trouble finding a new gig with all the support i see from here. This truly is a great board with a lot of people doing what they can for the many unfortunate out there.
Best of luck to you.

 

[Timebuilder]

I agree, vincent.

I'm in ther process of soliciting leads from the board members, many of whom haven't gotten back to me yet. That's okay, since I was often unable to check posts when I was on the road.

Specifically, I'm looking first for Lear 35 and 55 work, or another job that includes training of the aircraft in question.

 

[Capthuff]

Timebuilder,
VEEERRRRRRYYYYY sorry to hear this.
I too remember how excited you were when you first got this job.

You live in Montgomery county right??
Call Sue Weeler @ 610-270-3429 ext 226
She is part of the Montgomery County division of the PA Career Link program that provides funding for various things. I'm sure you would qualify for a $3500 grant to "further your education in your field". And Flight safety is an approved learning center.
You need to fill out an online registration at www.pacareerlink.state.pa.us

This is not WIA. I was told that in PA only Airline folks get wia funding, however you might be able to convince them that since ECJ has an airline code, you should qualify.

Also I might be needing someone to fly with me in an upcoming project, so I'll be in touch.

Call Midlantic in ACY. I was talking w/ Don Schwartz ( the charter manager ) and he mentioned they were looking for someone w/ exp.

Best of success to you!

Cappy

PS - Read my tag line...

 

[Timebuilder]

Thanks. I'll call Don this afternoon. Let me know if there is help needed with your project.

 

[Timebuilder]

Fortunately, I have a little money put away.

 

[Timebuilder]

Some of you may have missed this tidbit yesterday.

I wanted to bring it back up top to ask for any leads for work in the Lear 35 or 55.

Send a PM if you have info. Any state will do.

 

[350DRIVER]

Spit Fire Aviation in Concord NC may be worth a shot- They have a few Lears and they also crew the Lear for Rusty Wallace.. They also have a King Air. I have flown a few trips into there and have been somewhat impressed with their operation. I would assume that since you have "prior" Lear time that may be a positive that they will take into account although first year first officer pay there is nothing to jump up and down about. I have a friend there who is probably going to be jumping ship there sometime in the near future. If I were you I shoot them a resume as well as making a phone call to the director of operations.


America Jet (HOU) may be another operator that you possibly should look into. Phil the chief pilot is a very sharp individual and they also operate a Baron and other equipment. I flew on a few test flights in their Lear when I was with Delta at HOU and was very impressed and if I remember correctly they did hire "lower" time pilots into the Baron then would upgrade them into the Lear in a decent time frame.


just a few thoughts....


good luck

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[avbug]

As far as tanker work...is your life insurance paid up? Never mind. Just remembered. If you're in tankers, you can't get any.

I can sympathize. I was sent out of state for three months last fall, then three months this year, and while gone, the company collapsed. I was in Canada when I got a phone call that said to come clean out the hangar, company was failing, and oh, by the way, good luck where ever you are...

It's not the first time.

Dynamic Aviation was recently looking for folks. Reston, VA (I believe). King-airs, mostly.

 

[BE58 Driver]

Timebuilder,
I thought I read on here that Airnet was looking for Lear pilots for their charter operation. I am not sure if any of your time was PIC or not, but you may want to check it out. I am sorry to here about your loss.

 

[Earl Williams]

sorry to hear about the news Timebuilder. I've appreciated your insight, advice, and encouragement in responding to my posts (among others). As FlyChicaga stated "good things (WILL!) happen to good people"...couldn't have summed it up better in your case.

Keep your chin up, and we'll all be sending some positive kharma your way!

-Earl