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Old 06-12-2007, 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by bomelia
I have a friend who retired from the AF flying F16s. Flew in the first Gulf War. Some of you have probably even seen him on Wings...his plane provided a seat for a photagrapher (video too) for a large portion of the war effort.

Anyways, it took him almost 5 years to settle into a good flying-bus job after that. And he has got a LOT of experience. Jobs flying have become like everything else...you gotta pay your dues.

Mike
That does not surprise me.
An airline has a certain culture. Some airlines like ex tanker or transport guys because they are used to operating with crews. For many years there was one major airline that it was almost impossible to get hired at unless you were an ex fighter jock and married.
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