OT Gave my 2 weeks notice today OT

[aero3113]

I have accepted the position as director of maintenance for the company below. They are an aerial team that is based out of republic airport in Farmingdale NY. I am so excited to get started (May 23) it will be a nice change from the corporate aviation world .

http://www.geicoskytypers.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e86NXzQF0aw

[greg g]

From nice clean corporate jets to clunky old Texans. And I thought getting old Mopar and Studebaker parts was a challange.

Do you get the corporate rae on Car insurance as a perq?

[randroid]

Aero,

Congratulations are in order! Well done, Sir!

-Randy

(who just popped a beer in your name)

[aero3113]

From nice clean corporate jets to clunky old Texans. And I thought getting old Mopar and Studebaker parts was a challange.

Do you get the corporate rae on Car insurance as a perq?

It's nice working on clean corporate jets but my current company had me over worked and the phone never left my ear 24-7-365 never knew when I was off and kept my fingers crossed and hoped I didn't have to go in on holidays.

I did switch to GEICO about a month ago and saved half (was with Allstate). I didn't want to ask and sound greedy so I don't know if I will get any discounts.

[aero3113]

Aero,

Congratulations are in order! Well done, Sir!

-Randy

(who just popped a beer in your name)

Thanks Randy!

You made me just walk to the fridge, cheers

[Mark D]

It's a nice, but all to rare, feeling. - Congrats and best of luck with your new employer.

[Don Coatney]

Congratulations! Will there be a relocation in your near future?

[aero3113]

Congratulations! Will there be a relocation in your near future?

Thanks Don!

No relocation, they are based out of the same airport I work at now.

[Don Coatney]

Thanks Don!

No relocation, they are based out of the same airport I work at now.

So I take it that fancy toolbox you have has wheels:rolleyes:

[Captain Neon]

I know the feeling. I used to work for one of the largest food processing companies in the USA. Just like you, I had no work-life balance. As far as my boss was concerned, my salary made me his indentured servant.

After four months with my less well-known employer, I am thrilled to have made the move to being a department head. My last plant was always on the short list for sale or closure. Current plant is one of the company's jewels. I don't even have to deal with union issues like I did in MO. Not only is cost of living in Topeka the same as Hillbilly Hell, MO, but I bring home a bigger paychecque and the weekends are mine. When I walk out the door at 5, I have 12 hours before I need to start thinking of work again.

So, good for you!

[martybose]

Thanks Don!

No relocation, they are based out of the same airport I work at now.

Perfect! That way when they have some weird problem you can come back on a contract basis at about four times your old salary!

Marty

[Flatie46]

Congrads! Looks like a cool job to have. I love WW2 History, you need to be posting pics of them planes often!

[aero3113]

So I take it that fancy toolbox you have has wheels:rolleyes:

LoL,yea but its a far push. Will prob rent a trailer or find someone on the airport to help me with the move.

[aero3113]

Perfect! That way when they have some weird problem you can come back on a contract basis at about four times your old salary!

Marty

That's what I plan on,LoL!

[aero3113]

I know the feeling. I used to work for one of the largest food processing companies in the USA. Just like you, I had no work-life balance. As far as my boss was concerned, my salary made me his indentured servant.

Exactly how I felt

[55 Fargo]

Best Wishes Keith on your new endeavour, hope you enjoy this new location and employer change.....Fred

[P-12 Tommy]

Keith, Good luck in your new job!

Tom

[TodFitch]

Congratulations on landing a job that sounds like it will be more enjoyable and fulfilling than your last!

I consider myself really lucky that nearly my entire career I've worked at jobs I've liked. Sounds like you are getting yourself into that type of position too.

[louie the fly]

Good luck with your new position. It's a strange feeling changing jobs sometimes. Especially if you've been there a while & like it.

I handed in my notice 3 weeks ago & start with a new company on May 16th. After being with my current employer for 7 years, and forming a great working relationship, I felt I needed to switch my career into overdrive.

[T120]

Hey Keith,Good luck on your new job.Pretty exciting.Looks like a great team you'll be working with...

[PatS....]

Congrats on the new job...looks like a very interesting position. Sometimes we all need a big change just to recharge our batteries and see something different.

If you love what you do, it makes life a whole bunch easier.

I did a wholesale change about 5 years ago...so far so good. Even with health challenges I'm still employed and go to work with a smile every day.

I hope you will too

[Don Coatney]

Kieth;

As director of maintenance will you be traveling to the air shows with these warbirds?

[oldodge41]

Good for you! Congrats............Tim

[aero3113]

Kieth;

As director of maintenance will you be traveling to the air shows with these warbirds?

Yes Don, I will be flying with them to the airshows. The plan is to make a rotating schedule in the future with the rest of the maintenance guys. Should be a fun experience!

Thanks guys for the kind words.

[Captain Neon]

I will keep my eyes peeled to see if y'all are on the program at the next air show in my neck of the woods.