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What are your thoughts on loss of medical insurance for career pilots? i learned that loss of medical is necessarily covered by long term disability and began thinking how financially devastating it would be to lose my 1st medical because of an non correctable eyesight problem or need for...

I’m worried. My mom has crohns. I’ve developed symptoms that I know require testing. >gastro > colonoscopy > endoscopy But it’s super scary to open that can of worms. I keep hoping to keep it at bay and see if symptoms improve. I just started applying to airlines and have worked so hard to...

Hi all I’m a working CFII about 6 months out from 1500 hours. custody situation will have me moving to NY. I am starting to apply to NYC based regionals. Hearing how class dates are being pushed back is getting me thinking about where else other than the regionals should I be setting my...

I’ll instruct first most likely. Then move in about 3 yrs

Hi. I’m in training in NY with a career path in aviation. Depending on the industry bounce back from the covid crisis, I’m loosely thinking of a 3 year plan to move out of the metropolitan area. What are some great cities for pilots, in career potential, quality of life and cost of living?

Muuhahaaaa. Thanks for the chuckle. In my wildest dreams. I’m Sallie Mae’s ***** for the next 15 years.

Hi guys I just completed my IR. I have about 100 hours now. I’ve been really looking forward to starting my commercial and working towards my 250 hours. Sadly my flight school has to suspend operations for the time being under the covid non-essential worker order. This is a major disappointment...

Having worked in Human Resources I can say in my company those results are kept confidential. But as others have stated you will be asked on applications. That being said I can’t help but wonder how many more pilot jobs there would be if everyone who smoked marijuana in the past stepped down...

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100% the medical stuff stresses me out. And I’m healthy! Just always fearful of tripping myself up in a gigantic FAA mess.

Ahhh good! Thankya

think I made a dumb mistake. Not sure how critical it is. Just completed medxpress. Going to AME to go for 1st class up from 2rd class. I hardly ever visit the doctor but think I may have messed up the date of my last doctor visit by a few months. I was seeing an endocrinologist a couple of...

This is my biggest concern with relocating. I’m always considering completing the next phase of my training in central Florida or Phoenix where I hear are optimum for flying daily. I’m from the northeast and not sure how I’d adjust to the change in climate. I wonder how the folks who’ve made...

Thank kayoh. This is valuable advice.

Maybe I’m not using the correct terminology?? I’m referring to these programs I see offered. American, Lufthansa in phoenix, Southwest I believes offers something through a couple of specific flight schools. Seems to be sorta zero to hero type programs. You apply, if you get selected you...

Thanks for your input. I certainly don’t want to waste time and money. Can you explain why though?

Thanks bob. I’m really looking forward to venturing out there.

hi. Can you guys give me your thoughts on major airline cadet programs. I understand they’re costly but does it give you such an inside track to a good job that it’s worth considering? Also what do these programs look for in their selection process? I’m just a college grad working on my PPL in...

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Yes gainfully employeed here. However I’m just out of college and my salary is entry level. It would take me 30 yrs to pay for training. So financing is my only option. My plan is to pay for my private out of pocket while working and training part time. Then once I complete my private if I’m...