I am 46 yrs old. I was flying for a regional up until 9/11. I wasnt even there a year and started in the SAAB and then onto the RJ. I have approx 150 hrs in SAAB and 100 in RJ.
When 9/11 happened I lost my seat and was told to return to for SAAB training. I was buying my first house and my wife wanted to get pregnant and a pay cut was not in our plans. I decided to take a leave of absence and never went back. I could do almost anything and make twice what I was making. The future in the airlines was uncertain and unstable. I've been a general contractor for the past 11 yrs and make decent money but not thinking I want to be swinging a hammer into my 50's and 60's.
I started thinking about flying again and what opportunities there are out there?
I submitted some resumes and for the most part got the thanks but no thanks response, I'm thinking its due to my not being current. I just went and got my 1st class med, did a BFR and IPC.
I may have an opportunity to interview with the following:
Cape Air
Planesense
Expressjet
Would working for any of these airlines make me more attractive to a major? Am I too old? I was thinking of a 4-5 yr plan then apply to majors. Would they even consider hiring a 50 yr old?
Cape Air is single pilot multi IFR,(135) in my opinion prob the toughest flying.
Planesense is PC-12 (single engine)
Expressjet is Expressjet (jets 121)
Would making a career with any of these pay off?
If I am fortunate enough to get my foot in the door with any of these which would be the best choice?
Do major airlines hire guys right from light twins like Cape Air flys?
Just trying to give this thing one last shot.
Thx for all feedback.
When 9/11 happened I lost my seat and was told to return to for SAAB training. I was buying my first house and my wife wanted to get pregnant and a pay cut was not in our plans. I decided to take a leave of absence and never went back. I could do almost anything and make twice what I was making. The future in the airlines was uncertain and unstable. I've been a general contractor for the past 11 yrs and make decent money but not thinking I want to be swinging a hammer into my 50's and 60's.
I started thinking about flying again and what opportunities there are out there?
I submitted some resumes and for the most part got the thanks but no thanks response, I'm thinking its due to my not being current. I just went and got my 1st class med, did a BFR and IPC.
I may have an opportunity to interview with the following:
Cape Air
Planesense
Expressjet
Would working for any of these airlines make me more attractive to a major? Am I too old? I was thinking of a 4-5 yr plan then apply to majors. Would they even consider hiring a 50 yr old?
Cape Air is single pilot multi IFR,(135) in my opinion prob the toughest flying.
Planesense is PC-12 (single engine)
Expressjet is Expressjet (jets 121)
Would making a career with any of these pay off?
If I am fortunate enough to get my foot in the door with any of these which would be the best choice?
Do major airlines hire guys right from light twins like Cape Air flys?
Just trying to give this thing one last shot.
Thx for all feedback.