thanx for the advice

[lownslow]

thanks to those who helped. The jet experience at this point, I think would be the way to go. The turbine Pic will come with time.
Either a lateral move early on, or remain with the company until upgrade, if bearable. But most things in life are justifiable, so any of those jobs, if landed, would be a good thing for now. As far as the metro time, yea I paid for it, and I paid dearly(hopefully one of those justifiable things) But you know what? I wouldn't be on this forum asking peoples advice on WHICH job to take had it not been for my metro experience. Paying for quality flight experience takes an appointment with a mirror, however, its an avenue out of the old "chicken and egg" analogy. Sometimes you got to put your money where your mouth is and MAKE things happen when times are tough and time is of the essence. Money is a mere tool. I'm curious about other peoples opinions on that subject as well as any other advice on career development

 

[El Duderino]

you f u c king suc k you piece of s h it

 

[labbats]

You need to have your head examined if you think you can come to flight info and feel better about PFT.

 

[Flying Illini]

As far as the metro time, yea I paid for it

Cringe.
Not cool dude, not cool.

 

[LJDRVR]

Hey, It's a free country, just be prepared to explain yourself later. Your credibility after paying some opportunistic operator to work instead of the proper arrangment, will cause certain folks to question your judgement, suitability, ability and motives.

The cat however, is already out of the bag. I won't berate you for a decision that you've made already, thinking it was the best one. There are however, many here who will. Their anger is justifyable. You need to grow a thick skin and realize that most aviators you come in contact with are going to view your actions as deplorable.

My advice? Take the Lear job, work your behind off, make a good name for yourself and don't take it personally when folks get pissed off. If there weren't folks like you willing to pay, then the qualifyed people without the cash would have gotten their fair shot.

 

[TxPilot0878]

Tough Break!

Lownslow, Just curious as to who you PFT for or did? At Amflight during training we were all told that PFT's were observers...could fly at altitude if we were comfortable enough with their altitude holding capabilities (usually fell back on autopilot),...and we were told not to let PFT's ever land the a/c...if anything ever happened it would be our A$$.
This is another thing that doesn't help the sentiment much. I agree with LJDRVR...get the lear job,...and bust your butt. Hustle and make a great name for yourself...that will include not getting caught in pissing contests and bit ching about trivial topics such as how much you hate having to fly on weekends, why here, and what have they done for me???...etc.
A great attitude, perserverance and hard work will earn you in the long run what the PFT is taking away for the short.

Good luck,

Tex

 

[350DRIVER]

You shall and will pay very dearly at some upcoming interview when you attempt to justify why you "rented" a seat out versus "earning" it. It is not a matter of "if" it surely is a matter of when you will pay. You interview at my company and I was in on the captain board I would laugh then shred that resume right up and tell you adios.

not only is this not "acceptable" but it makes most pilots laugh at your background and question your skills.

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[Crooner]

I am new here and am in no way advocating PFT! I want to make that clear. I agree with every one on this thread in that PFT hurts us all. But I had to put in my .02 worth. I am currently unemployed because when it came time to go to recurrent (as an F/O) instead of paying for me the “big” bucks to go to school, they are replacing many of us with Furloughed Airline pilots who have their training paid for by the Government. Also it lowers their (the company) Insurance premiums, saves on Health Insurance Etc..Now, how can we compete with this? Or do we just roll over and go back to flight instructing, living out of our cars and sleeping on airport couches till American and United start calling all these guys back? Just curious why it’s ok for them and not for the rest of us? Now I have heard of a couple of companies doing this with the furloughed guys. Is this the trend in the Job market now? Are most companies going this way?

Once again, I know, you don’t have to tell me. PFT BAD! I agree. Just curious!

 

[Gulfstream 200]

PAID for metro time???

man, you gotta feel like a loser.

but hey, if not for that good flight time you wouldn't be choosing between those fine POS jobs you mentioned earlier huh??

guess anything you get PAID for looks good bout' now huh??

TOOL.

 

[banned username 2]

PAID for metro time???

man, you gotta feel like a loser.

but hey, if not for that good flight time you wouldn't be choosing between those fine POS jobs you mentioned earlier huh??

guess anything you get PAID for looks good bout' now huh??

TOOL.

ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!