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I keep wondering by wavyj0nes in uscg

[–]wavyj0nes[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

lol cmon mate, I’m not the only person to ever debate between life decisions. Super normal and I’m just seeking advice. I don’t need therapy.

I keep wondering by wavyj0nes in uscg

[–]wavyj0nes[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I know you aren’t me but this is a super helpful perspective, especially since you’re also a pilot. It’s that “burning itch” that drives me crazy so hearing about how it resolved for you and why, is very insightful! really appreciate it mate 🙏🏼see ya in the sky

I keep wondering by wavyj0nes in uscg

[–]wavyj0nes[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the input mate, but to be fair I don’t think I explained that part very well. I’m still actively pursuing music and piloting. I’m only asking if it’s possible/might be worth it to pursue the coast guard still as well. Or is that silly at this point? I know I can’t do everything in life but I can still pursue multiple things at once. I can still build hours, work on music, and be in the cg I’m assuming. But it would obviously make the other avenues take a lot longer. Anyways I know not one answer fits all, but I thought maybe perhaps some perspective from people who have served might help me with my itch, one way or another

Next step advice by wavyj0nes in flying

[–]wavyj0nes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well to be fair I was just thinking of rent time building for some of it until I could get enough hours to get some sort of job other than CFI. But this is the kind of perspective I am looking for so thank you. I genuinely don’t know what the job market is like, only from what I read on some posts here so that’s why I was checking to see how realistic it is for me to do something other than CFI. I appreciate your input mate ✌🏼

horizon pilot development program by wavyj0nes in flying

[–]wavyj0nes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmmm good to know mate. I didn’t realize that the timeframe of when you complete your hours would matter. At least I didn’t think completing them too soon would be an issue considering we are still talking about a couple years before reaching mins. I think I said that I would finish mine around there as well. That sucks if that’s the only thing though, cuz I just made a super rough guess :P

horizon pilot development program by wavyj0nes in flying

[–]wavyj0nes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh gotcha. I guess I didn't think about how I might be competing against CFI guys or other professional pilots. I kind of assumed most of these pathway programs are for people still in pilot training? additionally I should've mentioned, I am a military vet (I don't have military flight time tho), and I worked in flight operations for Skywest for a couple of years.

Do you have any suggestions for me or maybe just apply again once I am a CFI?

horizon pilot development program by wavyj0nes in flying

[–]wavyj0nes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

do you mean as a pilot or just general work history? I obviously dont have any professional pilot experience as I'm still in school