Originally Posted by
Heisenb3rg
“You’ll leave and go back to flying this summer” has been the common stumbling block so far
Precisely why I divide pilots in non-flying jobs into permanent career changers and everyone else. Employers on the ground realise that, unless you appear totally convinced to change careers once and forever, you'll be gone in 60 seconds the moment a flying job is thrown your way. One argument which could skew their perception against this are any qualifications you have recently acquired - because who would invest money and effort into any major qualification unless they see it as a good fit for their future? Also, quoting lifestyle could help, especially if as a pilot you had to commute to work and spend long periods away from home.
The alternatives to this? I see it as two other options - either becoming self-employed and not having to explain to anyone what you're planning or aiming for jobs with a high staff turnover where it's a given that you're only there for a short while.