katiekoo12002
15th Feb 2005, 14:09
Is there anyone out there who worked as a pilot, left for say 2 or 3 years to do something non-aviation related, and then returned to flying?
katiekoo
Old Smokey
16th Feb 2005, 08:39
Yes, three and a half years for me, but admittedly the time was spent in Performance Engineering and the writing of FMC programmes. Definately aviation related, but I didn't see the inside of a cockpit in that time.
Upon return, it was as though I'd only taken the weekend off, except for the damned rule changes.
It's like riding a bike, you never forget
Regards,
Old Smokey
oxford blue
16th Feb 2005, 09:49
Most military pilots and navigators have to do to one (or several) 'ground tours' , ie periods of 2 - 3 years in a desk job, before returning to full-time flying. It is perfectly normal, and they are just as good as anyone else after a short while back.