Finally it's happened!

[Cap'n Wannabe]

So, after 44 years of wanting it, a marriage and divorce, bringing up three kids on my own, a serious medical incident, and a number of false starts, I have finally landed myself my dream job!
Starting Wednesday, I am a professional pilot!
While I have worked as an instructor previously, I don't count that position simply because the mob I was working for was dodgy AF.....and those in the know will know who I'm talking about.
There is now a career path for me - recreation instructing, joy flights, GA instructing, VFR charter, and finally IFR charter.
I'll be flying many different aircraft - Jabiru's, Warriors, Archers, Bonanzas, Aztecs (that reminds me, HRT....come for a fly! ), Travelairs, Barons, Navajos, and Chieftains. Might even get to fly the Super Decathlon and PC-12.....one day.
To say I'm stoked is a *massive* understatement!
I can now pretend to do it TAC style with the big boys!!

[oz rb fan]

congrats Damo...great to hear.

[tor lives]

That's really good news mate, I am really happy for you.
You are a great bloke, and you deserve it.
When you find your dream job....embrace it , and enjoy every minute of it!!!
Now, where the hell are my Omega DC-10 decals?
TOR

[hrtpaul]

Great to hear numdnuts. And thank god I don't have to fix the planes you fly

[Adam the Akrodude]

Well done mate! No one more deserving after all your efforts!

Happy landings!

[Cap'n Wannabe]

So yesterday I did my first ever commercial operation.....a joyflight around the CBD.
Aircraft: PA-28 Archer VH-DDM
Passengers: Josh, Declan, and Nimi.

[RayS]

Nice one Damo!