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Plan B - Alternatives to Furlough

Thousands of pilots are currently on furlough from US airlines as the global economy continues to contract. In general, pilots are resourcefully and fiercely independent, however nobody is ever fully prepared to lose their job. This article is the first in a series to examine how pilots are pursuing alternative forms of employment after being furloughed from the cockpit.
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The "New" New Year's Resolution

As pilots, we know that without our health, our career is over.

The standards of the FAA's First Class Physical are becoming more strict, while at the same pilots are finding less time available to care for their bodies. Over the past decade pilots have collectively seen an increase in duty/flight time, a decrease in days off, and a decrease in the availability of quality food choices while on a layover. The good news is that you can easily make positive changes that can last a lifetime.

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FlightPod TV - Airline Pilot Update

Runway overrun in Jamaica
US Dept. of Justice concerned over OneWorld Antitrust
Airlines bullish for 2010
An Airline Caterer is Cited by the FDA
Hawaiian Pilots welcome a new TA

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Tools for Getting Hired - FlightPod TV

With so many pilots looking for work, it’s become a buyers market for employers. So how do you get hired in today’s market? FlightPod TV's host Michael McCoy offers some techniques to find jobs, better network and stand out in the crowd. Read show notes and learn more about Flightpod TV at www.flightpod.tv
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Interview first impressions

What kind of first impression do you make in an airline pilot interview?

First impressions take place within the first few seconds of meeting. It is natural human behavior to judge while looking for surface clues to who you really are...

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