Looks like the -3B is taking a back seat...

RV-3Bravo · #1 08-20-2009, 03:19 PM

for a little while at least. I just put in my application for ATP's Professional Pilot Program! After the many urges by family and friends(thanks Matt!), I have finally started the process of my dream job! I will still be building the -3 since I have pieces to work on, but it will be slowed quite a bit. What a great day!

Phil · #2 08-20-2009, 03:25 PM

Cool deal, Stephen... congrats!

Which program did you choose? Private through Instrument Commercial Multi-Engine?

RV-3Bravo · #3 08-20-2009, 03:33 PM

I am starting off from zero to a CFII. I started a couple years ago with a 152 in California and had a few lessons with no solo. So, I figured I would have an upper hand when I start from zero.

msturgis · #4 08-20-2009, 04:23 PM

Well, thank me when you are on your 5th day of reserve in Newark and Crew Scheduling rolls your day off!!

Being an Airline Pilot these days may not be the career is once was, but I still love it. Don't let people discourage you with negativity. Educate your self as much as possible when it comes to different airlines and work rules.

If you need any help, you know how to reach me.

-Matt

asav8tor · #5 08-20-2009, 05:15 PM

I don't want to rain on your parade. However 33 years flying and doing it for a living my entire adult life I have to say, reconsider. I still like flying very much but a pilot career simply make zero economic sense going forward. People often assume the career is cyclical, and it is. The problem is over time the sum of all losses will exceed the sum of all gains. By the time you get to the finish line you will be very disappointed.

http://forums.jetcareers.com/general...ne-ticket.html

msturgis · #6 08-20-2009, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by asav8tor

I don't want to rain on your parade. However 33 years flying and doing it for a living my entire adult life I have to say, reconsider. I still like flying very much but a pilot career simply make zero economic sense going forward. People often assume the career is cyclical, and it is. The problem is over time the sum of all losses will exceed the sum of all gains. By the time you get to the finish line you will be very disappointed.

http://forums.jetcareers.com/general...ne-ticket.html

I have to disagree. While I may have not been in the airlines 33yrs (It's been 11) I have been around long enough to see some of the downsides to this industry.

To say someone will be very disappointed, in my mind only reflects the outcome of your career. I have had the benifit of being on both sides of the coin. Sitting at a desk wishing I was being paid to fly, and commuting in the day before a 6am show time. I'll take the airline job.

I am all for future Airline Pilots educating them selves for what lays ahead, and not entering with rose colored glasses. But this career really can be one of the most rewarding jobs there is.

asav8tor · #7 08-20-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by msturgis

I have to disagree. While I may have not been in the airlines 33yrs (It's been 11) I have been around long enough to see some of the downsides to this industry.

To say someone will be very disappointed, in my mind only reflects the outcome of your career.

I was quite upbeat and looking at a glass half full for the first 25 years. It took that long for me to finally figure out what I had been told but ignored when I was only 18. I get it now. At the 11 year point I would have written exactly what you wrote. Not now. I'll check back with you in 22 more years.

It is in your mind only, many, many are very disappointed.

RV-3Bravo · #8 08-20-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by asav8tor

I was quite upbeat and looking at a glass half full for the first 25 years. It took that long for me to finally figure out what I had been told but ignored when I was only 18. I get it now. At the 11 year point I would have written exactly what you wrote. Not now. I'll check back with you in 22 more years.

It is in your mind only, many, many are very disappointed.

While I read the info you provided, it still won't deter me from my dream. Money isn't the issue to me, it's the thrill of traveling and not doing the job I have now. If you want, we can trade jobs for a day! I'm sure you'll want your airline job back...

Lionclaw · #9 08-20-2009, 06:53 PM

What!?!?! RV-3's don't have back seats....

msturgis · #10 08-20-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by asav8tor

I was quite upbeat and looking at a glass half full for the first 25 years. It took that long for me to finally figure out what I had been told but ignored when I was only 18. I get it now. At the 11 year point I would have written exactly what you wrote. Not now. I'll check back with you in 22 more years.

It is in your mind only, many, many are very disappointed.

I agree that many are disappointed, but so are many many other people in many many other careers.

My issue is saying that since Stephen wants to become a pilot, he will automaticly be disappointed.

But I digress, obviously VAF is not the place to argue over airline careers, there are plenty of fourms out there for that.

Like many people say.... Build the plane you want... Not what others want you to build.