Originally Posted by
sdielectrical
A year working for the RFDS was a good experience, but it changed me and by the end of it I no longer had any desire to fly commercially ever again. I went back to my old job (non aviation) and now I have a much better life and so many more prospects and opportunities. I no longer have to deal with all the negative things about commercial aviation in Australia and I no longer have to worry about putting food on the table and being able to leave something for my kids.
Only 9 months have passed but I will never look back. I have no class 1, no IPC, no ASIC. Things couldn't be better.
The RFDS has a lot of problems but they are their problems, not mine. Interestingly, soon after I left 2 more pilots left from the same base. They both went back to their old jobs.
"The best job in GA" , well maybe. That is for the individual to decide.
A year with the RFDS cured me of my aviation sickness (or addiction)
So, is this sentiment still accurate then?
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