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Where are you at? I've been doing similar things out on the West Coast. FPGA design, Firmware, PCB design, and even software. If you can stand CA, there's a ton of work (even now). I couldn't, so I came back to NV, which has a growing tech economy. Companies like GE, IGT, etc. Where In NV? My wife has an MS in computer science and can not find programmer work. Tom C |
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And so I'm still wondering what interesting aviation jobs are available. No
more microchips and computer mainframes please! I want to be away from that,....well except for the stuff in my cockpit. |
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I'm on the east coast, there's a lot of construction here. How does
one "sell" aerial photos or rides? How does one develop this business? Bryan "The Monk" Chaisone (CVBreard) wrote in message ... I occassionally do some aerial photography work in the area and love it, but there's not enough of that kind of work down here in South Texas. I wouldn't be too sure about that... If you have construction projects of, say, a million $$ or more (apartment complexes in particular, or governmental buildings, etc.), or have fair commercial real estate (excluding residential) activity, you may be able to generate "new" aerial photography business as I did. |
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As an owner of a company in the IT field I can not understand how one can
become bored!? There are so many opportunities out there. Nathan "pilot" wrote in message news I am in a similar situation except I already have my commercial license. I used to own a computer company for many years but was bored to death with it and decied to pursue my boyhood dream of becoming a pilot. Now I am a pilot with no job.. lol -- pilot http://www.pilotboard.com I love this place! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ pilot's Profile: http://www.pilotboard.com/forums/mem...tinfo&userid=1 View this thread: http://www.pilotboard.com/forums/sho...?threadid=3060 |
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Saying the IT field will pay more
is more of a dream than reality in my opinion. I guess it depends on the emphasis in IT field. I own web hosting and custom web application company and we struggle keeping up with the demand. We are in Minnesota, but we do most of our work for companies in LA. Another great thing about the IT field. We are busy busy busy! We write custom web applications, build eCommerce sites, and then also do web hosting and dedicated servers and such. Nathan "NW_PILOT" wrote in message ... I have been in the IT field writing code for IC chips & PCB design for the last 8 year's. I feel like TooPlaneCrazy7 feels about it, I am getting burnt out on it's getting very hard to find good paying jobs/contracts. That's why I became a pilot take the stress away. All I have to say is thanks for the few years of excellent business, so I could afford my dreams of being a airplane owner/pilot. But I fell like I am cheating on my computer! I know the IT industry is going south in my field fast. Next year at this time I don't think that I will be able to find 1 good paying contract that will support my bills and addiction to flying. Saying the IT field will pay more is more of a dream than reality in my opinion. "Edward Todd" wrote in message ... In article , (TooPlaneCrazy7) wrote: Hi guys, I am in the IT field and am finding out that I hate it more and more everyday. The IT field will pay you more than piloting will. Use the IT money to buy a plane. Then suffer thru the week knowing that you can fly all weekend. ET |
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Larry Dighera wrote:
If you're the entrepreneurial type, which it seems you may be, you could start your own aerial advertising business flying banners. The equipment costs aren't too prohibitive, but you've got to go out and sell your service as well as do the flying. \ \ _ ______ | \ \ / \___-=O`/|O`/__| \ YOUR NAME HERE 888-555-1212 \_______\ / | / ) / / `/-==__ _/__|/__=-| -GM / / * \ | | / / (o) Ascii art courtesy of http://chris.com/ascii/ |
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I'm on the east coast, there's a lot of construction here. How does
one "sell" aerial photos or rides? How does one develop this business? I wouldn't waste my time trying to develop business selling rides. But selling aerial photos is another story. Set aside about 6 months to a year and enough money to pay for, oh, maybe 25-50 hours of flying time and a decent camera, then spend a lot of time shooting sites you believe might be salable (usually the bigger the better). After you've produced some decent images, identify the general contractor, call them, find out who the project manager (other players may be the decision maker, however), contact them (good luck), ask if they're using aerial photographs for construction progress documentation (usually shot monthly), and hope you can get your foot in the door... The aerial photography business is about running a small business and SELLING, not about airplanes or photography. Not everybody likes SELLING. But then again, we're all 'selling' something, huh? |
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"The Weiss Family" wrote in
: SanDiego is a great place to work as well! Tech Economy here is doing awesome! |
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