I do have a zest for life but obviously I don't want to shorten it unexpectadly. I was wondering if there were any operators out there, large or small, that would consider taking on someone as a safety pilot or the like for a month or so, call it a busman's holiday if you like. I wouldn't be working as such maybe more taking a break but doing what I enjoy. Better than moping around all day surely.
(I was originally looking at taking time out with other charities but then thought why not incorporate the flying if I could. It would be great to use some of my new found knowledge to help others and not fatten the wallets of the rich.)
There must be such a rich set of experiences outside the airlines, I'd love to hear some of it...Anyone got any good blogs or websites they set up over the years with thier experiences, perhaps you could post addresses or PM me?
Excrab, much appreicated, and I do understand what you are saying. Times are hard for low hour pilots out there and at the moment their choice is either get a job (inside or outside of the aviation world, but most likely outside) and use thier hard earned cash to keep current or find some other way... I am exploring all avenues. If I sit on my backside just writing endless CV's and making depressing phone calls I will get nowhere.
As for the other posts, yep I agree that paying for the possible chance and privalage to fly passengers around during the summer is setting a dangerous president. There will always be people out there that think it is worth the financial risk and others that disagree. But please, could we keep this thread about peoples experiences in the unusual and helpful rather than bitching about the airlines.