I am in the job market and trying to explore all my options. Background is Part 135 night freight, aerial survey, corporate pilot. 4000tt 1000 multi 650 turbine PIC (C-208)
Currently flying the 208 but my life is crappy. I flew less than 100 hours last year all low level When not scheduled to fly I have to sit at desk in basement office for 40 hours a week. I am paid well 65K, plus pension medical etc. but sitting there month after month I feel like the guy from the movie Office Space its driving me nuts. Some people think its bad choice to leave based on pay, stablility, etc but I am realy unhappy.
Flying is my second career been in law enforcement for years. I am 45 so I don't think I will ever make to the majors. I know first year pay is pretty low at all regionals but what can you expect in years 2,3, and 4. If I do decide should I go to the regional that has fastest up grade to so get paid more since majors most likely happen. Will I ever make 65+ at a regional if you make it career ? I weighing my options and looking at regional, corporate, med flights etc. Over pay is the biggest priority... yeah I know shoud of picked another career LOL.
I would appreciate any suggestions and feed back on what route to take
Currently flying the 208 but my life is crappy. I flew less than 100 hours last year all low level When not scheduled to fly I have to sit at desk in basement office for 40 hours a week. I am paid well 65K, plus pension medical etc. but sitting there month after month I feel like the guy from the movie Office Space its driving me nuts. Some people think its bad choice to leave based on pay, stablility, etc but I am realy unhappy.
Flying is my second career been in law enforcement for years. I am 45 so I don't think I will ever make to the majors. I know first year pay is pretty low at all regionals but what can you expect in years 2,3, and 4. If I do decide should I go to the regional that has fastest up grade to so get paid more since majors most likely happen. Will I ever make 65+ at a regional if you make it career ? I weighing my options and looking at regional, corporate, med flights etc. Over pay is the biggest priority... yeah I know shoud of picked another career LOL.
I would appreciate any suggestions and feed back on what route to take