Airline employment has always been volatile.
Few crew members actually plan for an alternative career — until they have to. Plan B is here for when you need it, and worth reading before you do.
Second-career paths
Careers suited to pilot skill sets: corporate training, simulation, UAV operations, aviation insurance, dispatch, safety consulting.
CFI and ground school
Directories of CFI opportunities and ground school positions for pilots building dual income streams.
Additional certifications
Part 107 drone, A&P basics, corporate safety officer programs — credentials that open doors outside the flight deck.
Financial planning for crew
Furlough planning, ALPA pension vs 401k, buying a house on irregular income, the mandatory retirement at 65 math.
Crew community discussion
Forum threads for career planning — second-career stories, transition advice, furlough war stories from crew who've been through it.
Plan B articles open with the full platform launch. Content is being contributed by crew during the beta period.
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