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Tuesday, January 17, 2006

Flying Careers

The Flying Careers series got spread around a little bit so here's an index for easy access to the whole thing.

Part 1: My story
Part 2a: The Airlines & Beyond (airline-type jobs)
Part 2b: The Path Less Taken (odd jobs)
Part 2c: Doin' Time (starter jobs)
Part 3: Climbing the Ladder (career progression)
Part 4: Details (various job requirements)
Part 5: Making Bank (pay)
Part 6: Benefits and Retirement
Part 7: Lifestyle
Part 8: Job Stability
Part 9: Getting the Ratings
Part 10: Final Thoughts
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