Returning to Flying
Hi,
I need some advice on returning to flying after a six year break. In 2008 I was made redundant from XL Airways when they went into administration. At the time I was an SFO with 4500 hours on B737-300-800 with experience of schedule/Charter/Low cost and Freight.
After XL I took a job outside of Aviation and waited for recruitment to start again, by the time it did a few years later all jobs were asking for recent flying experience which I did not have. I kept applying but had no luck and as time went by my medical and licence expired. I applied for the new EASA licence and was horrified to find they had removed my B737 and instrument rating. To get them back would require a lot of training and expense and there lies the dilemma I have.
I really miss the job and would love to return and have considered paying to renew the medical and type rating but I would still encounter the same problem of recent flying experience. Also I feel my age could go against me, I am 51.
So I ask has anyone else of the same age been in my position and did you manage to get back? If so have you got any advice or tips?
Thanks in advance.