When's it time to move on...

R580XD · Post by **R580XD** » Mon Aug 02, 2004 5:12 pm

At what point did everyone figure it was time for the next stage in their aviation career? I guess what I am getting at is, how much time did you have and on what type before you moved up to bigger and better?

corn-shoot · Post by **corn-shoot** » Mon Aug 02, 2004 6:51 pm

I got fired and decided I needed to move on.

W5 · Post by W5 » Mon Aug 02, 2004 7:20 pm

Hmmm, let me see; contract is up, quit, fired (couple of times), accident, paycheque bounced, laid off, fight with the boss, fed up with management, company TU. Probably a few others as well.

Right Seat Captain · Post by **Right Seat Captain** » Mon Aug 02, 2004 7:24 pm

When you get a better job, quit the worst one. Note I dn't eliminate the possibility of holding more than one job to be able to afford staying alive.

C-FOXY · Post by **C-FOXY** » Mon Aug 02, 2004 8:19 pm

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LT · Post by LT » Mon Aug 02, 2004 8:52 pm

W5 wrote:Hmmm, let me see; contract is up, quit, fired (couple of times), accident, paycheque bounced, laid off, fight with the boss, fed up with management, company TU. Probably a few others as well.

And they say no jobs are available....

Flybabe · Post by **Flybabe** » Mon Aug 02, 2004 9:00 pm

Company TU?? W5 - you didn't work for the same one as I did, did you? LOL

Oh wait.. this is aviation..

... · Post by **...** » Mon Aug 02, 2004 9:31 pm

....hmmm....

When Bon Jovi and I got into a lot of heat arguments I decided to move on

yycflyguy · Post by **yycflyguy** » Tue Aug 03, 2004 9:41 am

.....and all because you said you didn't like his chest hair.

oldtimer · Post by **oldtimer** » Tue Aug 03, 2004 5:43 pm

I am thinking it is almost time to move on because after 45 odd years of messing around with airplanes and the wonderful people who fly them, maybe it is time for a change. Then, last tuesday, I lost my medical. Well, I thought this is it, end of a career. Today, I went to the doctor to see if I should be buying a plot and he tells me this is just a temporary setback and I should be back in the air in a month or so, Damn, I am going to start back with a checkride. When I was in Lethbridge in the '80's, I met a pilot who spent years doing aerial survey. Serge was his name and like I am now, he was nearing the end of his career and all he wanted to do is finish his career with dignity. I thought, what a wonderful outlook on things. Now, I am trying to do the same, but it sure looks like it is not over yet.

W5 · Post by W5 » Tue Aug 03, 2004 5:51 pm

Just be careful. Those TC RAME's throw a lot of roadblocks. I am trying to go through one at this time. Best of luck

Just not ready to throw the towel in yet.

... · Post by **...** » Tue Aug 03, 2004 7:31 pm

and my back hair

LastSamurai · Post by **LastSamurai** » Tue Aug 03, 2004 7:50 pm

I gotta hand it to you Birddog...you always have the funniest pictures on here...keep 'em coming!!!

oldtimer · Post by **oldtimer** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 4:44 pm

To answer W5, I guess it all depends on a persons experiences but in my case, TC's RAME's in both Edmonton and now Vancouver have been nothing but first class. After my initial heart attack, it was my doctor who was in contact with the RAME and whatever my doctor said, they agreed. I submitted my application for a medical and boom, there it was. Last year I broke my leg before I could complete the required stress test and so they said forego the test till next fall. I asked about my medical status with a broken leg and all the RAME said is "that is an accident, it does not affect yor medical. It is up to you to decide if and when you can fly, Just be safe". A real pleasure to talk to a person who was genuinely helpful. My problem now is quite minor and I do not anticipate any problems. Just part of getting old.

W5 · Post by W5 » Wed Aug 04, 2004 5:29 pm

Thanks. They gave me some info. that I hadn't thought off, so that was a help.
Yup, I know the feeling about getting older. Remember the old Rolling Stones line out of "Mother's Little Helper": "What a drag it is getting old"?