The Truth About The Profession

PrettyFlyCFI · 02-08-2010, 11:12 AM

A member of AirlinePilotCentral.com created a website that thoroughly explains the possible mess one could be getting themselves into by choosing "Professional Pilot" as a career choice.

For most of us on here it's old news, but I'm sure there are some members on here (or guests perusing this site) that are at a point in their career decision making where this would be very useful info.

http://thetruthabouttheprofession.weebly.com/

skysurfer2010 · 02-08-2010, 04:10 PM

Looks like a pretty informative site for airline pilot careers, but he did a piss poor job of describing the corporate side. I wouldn't show anyone his site that was interested in the corporate side.

PrettyFlyCFI · 02-08-2010, 05:45 PM

Greg, are you saying the information for corporate path is misleading or just insufficient?

ChrisHanvy · 02-08-2010, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skysurfer2010

Looks like a pretty informative site for airline pilot careers, but he did a piss poor job of describing the corporate side. I wouldn't show anyone his site that was interested in the corporate side.

Why don't you start a blog about the corporate side of things? It would be interesting!

I hate that I have to put this, but I'm being serious...not a smart ass! :P

skysurfer2010 · 02-08-2010, 06:04 PM

I think it would have been better if he just focused on the airline side of things. The very little specific information he provided about the corporate side painted a very dim picture when in fact compared to my regional friends, I feel like I have a better quality of life and also make more money. There are pros and cons to both sides. He chose to only include the cons in regards to the corporate side.

In the past I've posted threads about my job specifically. I wouldn't write a blog on it just because I'm still very inexperienced and don't have the knowledge that other more experienced corporate pilots have.

PrettyFlyCFI · 02-08-2010, 06:10 PM

Greg,

You're right. In the "Good", "Bad", "Ugly" sections he focuses only on the airline side. Considering he's a 121 pilot, he really could only offer an accurate perception from the 121 side.

I'm about to start training for a corporate job and up until now I've only experienced life as a CFI. From what I've heard and seen, it looks like there's potential for a much better life as a corporate pilot, but this can depend greatly on who hires you.

Wouldn't it be great if some of our more experienced corporate pilot members on here offered some insight into life as a corporate pilot?

Not hinting at anything

skysurfer2010 · 02-08-2010, 06:16 PM

I don't know if you remember when this website first started, but I almost gave up aviation due to the quality of life for a typical regional airline pilot. I couldn't be happier on the corporate side of things. I'm home almost every single night and only typically work 3 days a week. When I do have an overnight, they're typically pretty decent locations and we actually get to relax and spend a good amount of time there. The draw backs are no travel bennies and we're on call most of the month. With my company I've only been given less than a days notice to a trip once. Every corporate job is different, but I love my company.

PrettyFlyCFI · 02-08-2010, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skysurfer2010

I don't know if you remember...I almost gave up aviation due to the quality of life...

Yes I do remember. I'm glad things worked out.

Cap'n Dave! · 02-08-2010, 06:43 PM

The best regional job out there is with Horizon. I'd almost quit the majors to work for them. Home almost every night. Good schedule, great planes, great routes. It doesn't get any better.

The main thing to remember if you're a corporate pilot is that you are a complete and total bottom!

skysurfer2010 · 02-08-2010, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cap'n Dave!

The main thing to remember if you're a corporate pilot is that you are a complete and total bottom!

LOL... shhhh don't tell all my twinks that!

02-08-2010, 11:12 AM	#1
PrettyFlyCFI Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 2,120	The Truth About The Profession A member of AirlinePilotCentral.com created a website that thoroughly explains the possible mess one could be getting themselves into by choosing "Professional Pilot" as a career choice. For most of us on here it's old news, but I'm sure there are some members on here (or guests perusing this site) that are at a point in their career decision making where this would be very useful info. http://thetruthabouttheprofession.weebly.com/ __________________ The heroic pilot uses skill to narrowly escape death. The truly great pilot uses judgment to avoid the situation in the first place.

02-08-2010, 05:45 PM	#3
PrettyFlyCFI Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 2,120	Greg, are you saying the information for corporate path is misleading or just insufficient? __________________ The heroic pilot uses skill to narrowly escape death. The truly great pilot uses judgment to avoid the situation in the first place.

02-08-2010, 06:10 PM	#6
PrettyFlyCFI Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 2,120	Greg, You're right. In the "Good", "Bad", "Ugly" sections he focuses only on the airline side. Considering he's a 121 pilot, he really could only offer an accurate perception from the 121 side. I'm about to start training for a corporate job and up until now I've only experienced life as a CFI. From what I've heard and seen, it looks like there's potential for a much better life as a corporate pilot, but this can depend greatly on who hires you. Wouldn't it be great if some of our more experienced corporate pilot members on here offered some insight into life as a corporate pilot? Not hinting at anything __________________ The heroic pilot uses skill to narrowly escape death. The truly great pilot uses judgment to avoid the situation in the first place.

02-08-2010, 06:43 PM	#9
Cap'n Dave! Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,277	The best regional job out there is with Horizon. I'd almost quit the majors to work for them. Home almost every night. Good schedule, great planes, great routes. It doesn't get any better. The main thing to remember if you're a corporate pilot is that you are a complete and total bottom! __________________ Cap'n Dave! -------------------------------------------------------- Now if you'll PLEASE excuse me... I have a show to do.

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02-08-2010, 04:10 PM	#2
skysurfer2010 1337! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 3,055	Looks like a pretty informative site for airline pilot careers, but he did a piss poor job of describing the corporate side. I wouldn't show anyone his site that was interested in the corporate side.

02-08-2010, 06:04 PM	#5
skysurfer2010 1337! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 3,055	I think it would have been better if he just focused on the airline side of things. The very little specific information he provided about the corporate side painted a very dim picture when in fact compared to my regional friends, I feel like I have a better quality of life and also make more money. There are pros and cons to both sides. He chose to only include the cons in regards to the corporate side. In the past I've posted threads about my job specifically. I wouldn't write a blog on it just because I'm still very inexperienced and don't have the knowledge that other more experienced corporate pilots have.

02-08-2010, 06:16 PM	#7
skysurfer2010 1337! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 3,055	I don't know if you remember when this website first started, but I almost gave up aviation due to the quality of life for a typical regional airline pilot. I couldn't be happier on the corporate side of things. I'm home almost every single night and only typically work 3 days a week. When I do have an overnight, they're typically pretty decent locations and we actually get to relax and spend a good amount of time there. The draw backs are no travel bennies and we're on call most of the month. With my company I've only been given less than a days notice to a trip once. Every corporate job is different, but I love my company.