Sexist Thread

[Doc]

Okay, I just labeled this thread "sexist" so it'd get lots of hits.
I do however have a question for the females amongst us.
Other than flying instructing, and the like, how do you girls balance motherhood and the associated child care cluster, with an aviation job?
Believe me, I've had some issues in the past, and my wife works at a "home every night" gig. Teaching school.
So, I guess the question is aimed at those of you who are parents, with the rest you....how will you deal with it?
It must be a hard road. One that the guys really have very little understanding of?

[cdnpilot77]

Well I am just about 4 months away from having 3 kids under 2 in my household (just found out last week ). So, I guess the male answer is to ask the boss for a big raise, more duties that require leaving the house and hope for more over night trips

[Doc]

But, you're not a woman, 77! Different perspective altogether one would think. Congrats BTW, silly rabbit!

On that subject, talking to your wife, there already ARE 3 kids under 2 in your house.

[Meecka]

To be completely honest Doc, having kids is not something I think is in the cards while I continue with my career. Its hard enough keeping relationships with adults from going completely sour, I cannot imagine trying to raise a child. But that is just me, I am sure there are superwomen that are somehow managing it.

[xchox]

I know several Q400 female pilots with children who do just fine. How they do it? I am not sure, but they show up to work smiling, happy, professional, and loving life. Their kids are all adorable also. Always bragging about how amazing their moms are. Husbands are cool too. One always makes a 45 minute drive to pick up his wife.

[crazy horse]

-Leave kids with musician husband

-Back at ya grandma

-Organize difficult treasure hunt at company base

-Bring your kid to work day

-"Go help the AME. I'll be back in a few hours"

(...I'm not a woman, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. Shouldn't be that tough...)

[moocow]

Well my friend is a FO at Cathay and his wife is an attendant of the same company. They have a 5 month old girl and just let grandma & grandpa take care of her while they are on duty.

[bmc]

Well I am just about 4 months away from having 3 kids under 2 in my household (just found out last week ).

Let me be very clear, I had nothing to do with it, ok?

[Doc]

I know several Q400 female pilots with children who do just fine. How they do it? I am not sure, but they show up to work smiling, happy, professional, and loving life. Their kids are all adorable also. Always bragging about how amazing their moms are. Husbands are cool too. One always makes a 45 minute drive to pick up his wife.

Sounds like an old Doris Day movie. I can almost picture them skipping through fields of daisies.

[shimmydampner]

It must be a hard road. One that the guys really have very little understanding of?

I'm sorry, exactly how does gender affect the relative ease or difficulty of being a working parent?

[Doc]

It must be a hard road. One that the guys really have very little understanding of?

I'm sorry, exactly how does gender affect the relative ease or difficulty of being a working parent?

It really doesn't. Just looking for a woman's point of view. Do you have kids shimmy?

[Flybabe]

Made the decision easy for me. I have no kids. Never will. Problem solved.

Hats off to those that DO juggle, though. It has to be difficult at times.

[Old fella]

Well I am just about 4 months away from having 3 kids under 2 in my household (just found out last week ).

Let me be very clear, I had nothing to do with it, ok?

A certain general appellation Cote du Rhone gets me wondering in a certain "mode" but being a Sunkist orange, nil repercussions .

[Beefitarian]

Congrats cndpilot77.

(...I'm not a woman, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. Shouldn't be that tough...)

Which sucks because I was hoping your husband was in calgary so we could Jam. Mrs. Beefitarian is not a pilot though. I can't remember 100% but I think she is a woman.

[shimmydampner]

Do you have kids shimmy?

Yeah right, as if anyone who posts on AvCanada ever gets laid!

[railroad]

People with young children at home often crave Adult conversation. Not much point logging into Avcanada. Seriously though, I do commend people who are making the juggling act of career and family work.

At the risk of hijacking this thread... never mind, I'll start another thread.

[Doc]

Do you have kids shimmy?

Yeah right, as if anyone who posts on AvCanada ever gets laid!

ROTFLMFAO!! You are SO correct!

[Meisje]

I'm currently on Mat leave. Our plan is when I return to work my husband will become the primary caregiver. Since he's self employed, he will cut down dramatically on his hours, and try to do his part time around my flight sched. Money will be tight for a few years but its important for us to have one of us around for the baby. Unfortunately Grandparents/family are not avail to babysit.

I think its important for my employer to know this as well, as I am sure it is a concern on their side as to my availability and reliability with shifts when baby gets sick etc.

[Doc]

I'm currently on Mat leave. Our plan is when I return to work my husband will become the primary caregiver. Since he's self employed, he will cut down dramatically on his hours, and try to do his part time around my flight sched. Money will be tight for a few years but its important for us to have one of us around for the baby. Unfortunately Grandparents/family are not avail to babysit.

I think its important for my employer to know this as well, as I am sure it is a concern on their side as to my availability and reliability with shifts when baby gets sick etc.

First off, welcome to the "Zoo". Great first post. News flash.....money will always be tight. You seem to have your priorities straight. No career is worth your family. Keep this in mind. Good luck with the little one. Cheers

[Jack In The Box]

Do you have kids shimmy?

Yeah right, as if anyone who posts on AvCanada ever gets laid!

[Quinny]

My wife is a corporate pilot and not home very much. We have a 4 year old boy, I am self employed and a full time Dad She loves flying, loves being a Mum and understands that there are important things she will miss at home. We FaceTime and Skype, take video of the little guy doing awesome 4 year old stuff
My wife stopped flying and took maternity leave when she legally had to stop flying at 6 months pregnant and went back to work 6 months later when the boy was 3 months old. (He has more time upside down in a King Air than anyone else I have ever met)

With the use of Skype she can have dinner with us and even read stories whilst sitting at an FBO or in a hotel. Technology sure makes it easier.
The boy is always welcome at the hangar and helps out, he loves flying and wants to be a fighter pilot and rescue helicopter pilot
At the end of the day it is awesome getting to spend so much time with my boy and know my wife can do what she always dreamed of. When she is home, I catch up on work and she is super mum.

N.B We won't have another baby, I now post on here

[frozen solid]

So maybe it isn't so bad to be a female pilot with hopes of having a family, as long as you have a decent husband. Maybe the more modern question would be, how to balance parent-hood with having an aviation career.

[SierraAlphaMike]

What about any couples out there who are both pilots?

Interested in hearing about that combination and kids.