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Thread: I’m glad I didn’t cancel my subscription!

  1. #1

    Join Date
    Oct 2018
    Segment of Industry
    Corporate
    Background
    Civilian
    Certificates
    ATP
    Type Ratings
    CE-560XL, LR-Jet, BE-300, G-V
    Current Position
    Employed
    Aircraft Flown
    Airworthy ones
    Total Flight Time
    1900
    Posts
    161

    I’m glad I didn’t cancel my subscription!


    Two years ago I was in a rough spot. Fed up and frustrated, I messaged the Admin saying I wanted to cancel my subscription because I felt like there was nothing for a low time pilot on this site. Admin agreed to cancel my subscription but strongly urged me to reconsider. A month or two passed by things were getting a bit better and I decided to keep my subscription.


    Fast forward to 2021, I’m flying a ton of hours a month building great time at a job I truly enjoy.


    Out of nowhere, someone I connected with some time ago sends me an email about (what I didn’t know at the time) a monumental job opportunity in my hometown and said they think I should apply. I send them my resume, they pass it on to the folks in charge.


    Since I finally found that great time builder, There were doubts and uncertainties about even applying. So I decided to consult the brain trust of PPW’s “Career Advice” Forum.


    I briefly explain that there’s a unicorn job opportunity that’s presenting itself FAR earlier in my career than anticipated but I’m hesitant because I wanted to continue paying my dues. “What would you do if it were you?”


    After posting, I received an OVERWHELMING amount of positive and encouraging responses from folks with all sorts of backgrounds telling me to go for it and that these opportunities only come around once.


    With those positive affirmations in my back pocket, I go for it. I apply, I interview and I get it!!! I got the freaking unicorn job!!! An absolutely life changing opportunity with a very prestigious flight department and working with a phenomenal group of professionals.


    Had I canceled my subscription here, I probably would not have had the courage to just go for it. I’m VERY happy I decided to keep my membership. It definitely paid it off....literally lol


    I can’t express how valuable that thread was for me and I’m glad this forum exists. Whether you’re super high time, or super low time, there is something EVERYONE can benefit from by being a PPW Member.


    Big Thanks to the ProPilotWorld Community!!! You guys are the best!
    Last edited by PvtJetDriver; 08-14-2021 at 19:28:27.

  2. #2

    Join Date
    Aug 2019
    Segment of Industry
    Part 135
    Background
    Civilian
    Certificates
    ATP/MEL, Comm. SEL
    Type Ratings
    DHC-8
    Current Position
    Sitting on my front porch.
    Aircraft Flown
    DHC8-Q400, CJ3, PC-12, Cessna's and Pipers
    Total Flight Time
    2500
    Posts
    479

    Re: I’m glad I didn’t cancel my subscription!


    Good for you! That’s awesome

  3. #3

    Join Date
    Sep 2018
    Segment of Industry
    Medevac
    Background
    Both
    Certificates
    ATP
    Type Ratings
    BAe-4100
    Current Position
    Captain
    Aircraft Flown
    CE-172, CE-206/207, PA-31, BAe-4100, BE-90, BE-200
    Total Flight Time
    5100
    Posts
    130

    Re: I’m glad I didn’t cancel my subscription!


    Good story, and congratulations!

  4. #4

    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Segment of Industry
    Light Jet Training
    Background
    civilian
    Certificates
    ATP, CFII
    Type Ratings
    CL-30, CL-65, DA-50, G-V, GVI, EMB-500/505
    Current Position
    IP lounge lizard and Phenom Examiner
    Aircraft Flown
    Various
    Total Flight Time
    8250
    Posts
    456

    Re: I’m glad I didn’t cancel my subscription!


    Now, that’s a testimonial!

  5. #5

    Join Date
    May 2006
    Segment of Industry
    Fractional
    Background
    Civilian
    Certificates
    ATP
    Type Ratings
    G-V, G-IV, EMB-505, B-767, DC-9, A-320, SD-3
    Current Position
    SIC again…
    Aircraft Flown
    G550, G450, G-IV, B-767/757, A-320, MD-80, B-717, DC-9, FK-27, SD-360, EMB-110, other GA
    Total Flight Time
    21000
    Posts
    3,724

    Re: I’m glad I didn’t cancel my subscription!


    I’ve seen memberships here pay off so many times, it’s the first place I recommend for people in the corporate end of the business. Way more valuable than any other job site or message board.

    Congrats!

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