I have received the news that I will be furloughed March 5th, and displaced to IAD (Washington Dulles) on Jan 5th, from my current base of St Louis.
So, you can see that I would have to change domiciles, just to get furloughed 2 months later, all the while dealing with the life of a reserve pilot.
I have seen this coming for many months and had basically decided that should it come to this, considering the lack of prospects for this company, I would resign.
I had already made the decision to resign by year’s end before both of these facts finally became hard dated. Its funny how a real decision will cause the world to align with you in agreement. Its magic.
I am walking away a proud man and a much better person and pilot. Its been a hell of a ride and I’d do it all over again. For now, its time to pursue better, more rewarding things.
T-minus 5 weeks and counting…… 47 more hours before I reach 1,000 hours time in type.