I'm considering switching from marketing to aviation.

12 Comments

1. Bonnie CoventryJanuary 30,2023 at 3:50PM UTC

   When considering career change always comes risk. Applauding the courage to think of a new path, new adventure, and dedicating the funds is investing in yourself and dreams. We.have.one.life. Connect with a company recruiter, set up a coffee & chat online, ask some discovery questions. Ask about trends and women in the industry. They may bring a branch of the business you connect more with after chatting. Good luck.

2. AnonymousJanuary 30,2023 at 4:43PM UTC

   Good idea. Why not typist then?

3. AnonymousJanuary 30,2023 at 4:53PM UTC

   Not sure what you mean by typist?

4. Gabriela BerinsteinJanuary 30,2023 at 5:23PM UTC

   No harm in taking a discovery flight.

5. Katrina PaglieraniJanuary 30,2023 at 6:30PM UTC

   I actually know someone who was in that industry but there is a lot of competition for positions. You are moving to a space that will have a lot less openings. I know that you can get certified as a helicopter pilot in Maine and then have a guaranteed position afterwards that pays 80k+/year which isnt a lot right now. I would look for an org that guarantees placement if you go that route.

   But, I also believe that if you are doing something you love, you will be successful.

6. Lesa Edwards, Career Coach & Master Resume WriterJanuary 30,2023 at 6:41PM UTC

   I would encourage you to check your motivation...is this desire to change fields coming from a place of excitement (about the new field) and abundance (knowing that you can do it and opportunities will be there when you're ready for them)? OR is it coming from a place of scarcity (around your current job search) and fear (of never finding another marketing job)?

   Although I'm pretty sure you haven't actually had a million job interviews ;), it sounds like interview coaching may be in order. My rule of thumb is 10 interviews = 1 job offer, so if you're nowhere near that ratio, that may be the/a problem.

7. AnonymousJanuary 31,2023 at 12:16AM UTC

   Thanks! I'm getting close to 10, I've had 6 already and have one more this week.

8. Julie EFebruary 2,2023 at 3:56PM UTC

   10 interviews or 10 companies? I’m pretty sure it’s taken me more than 10 interviews to get my last two jobs. I remember having 3 with one company and then they chose an internal candidate. That was highly frustrating. The final interview was a two-hour panel interview over lunchtime. Why put someone through that if they know they want to go internal?

9. Lesa Edwards, Career Coach & Master Resume WriterFebruary 2,2023 at 7:37PM UTC

   Thanks for the question - interviews with 10 different companies. Although - I had a client who went through 10 interviews with the same company...and they ended up hiring the internal candidate! (If I was that internal candidate, I might have some concerns...)

10. Laura WinfreyFebruary 1,2023 at 3:06PM UTC

    There is a pilot shortage right now and they will pay for you to go to school.

11. AnonymousFebruary 2,2023 at 11:58PM UTC

    Who is paying?

12. Julie EFebruary 2,2023 at 3:59PM UTC

    I would do the discovery flight and see if this still sounds like a good option. It sounds like an exciting job and pilots make good money