jspeed87
Well-Known Member
Well First off I'd like to say what a great website this is, lots of good info! My name is John, I'm 20 years old and I'm a security Guard/Ramp Agent for continental airlines at EWR NJ. I really love aviation, It's something I always loved since I was a kid. I want to be a Pilot.My Dream is to fly for American out of MIA on the 777.(or for Continental lol) I also have a dream of flying my own turboprop all around the Caribbean and South America. There are many things holding me back from going to Florida for Flight Training. My dad wants me to just do a radiology course at my local community college. He says that being a pilot is dangerous and that it's expensive and not what it use to be. He is right, being a pilot is not what it use to be. But I don't see myself doing anything else but aviation as a career. I am a little nervous about flying, especially take-offs. My fear is an engine failure at take off, or a mid air. But I'm willing to overcome this. I understand that I won't be making 6 figures right away, hell to me I whould be happy making 90k a year after some time. The thing that turns me away from being a pilot, is the low starting salary and all the money you have to put into flight training. If I don't become a pilot, I whould go for ATC or just become an A&P Mechanic. Jetcareers users I need your advice..
1. Should I become a pilot, ATC, or A&P Mechanic?
2. What is the future outlook for Pilots? Is it safe to say AA will start hiring in 2012?
3. I Want to go to Miami Dade College of Aviation, anybody that went here please let me know how was the training and hours logged in ect.
4. Future of ATC's and Is getting an ATC interview hard? What are my chances of working at Miami Tower/Center?
5. Future of A&P mechanics.
ok sorry for all the questions thanks. :nana2:
1. Should I become a pilot, ATC, or A&P Mechanic?
2. What is the future outlook for Pilots? Is it safe to say AA will start hiring in 2012?
3. I Want to go to Miami Dade College of Aviation, anybody that went here please let me know how was the training and hours logged in ect.
4. Future of ATC's and Is getting an ATC interview hard? What are my chances of working at Miami Tower/Center?
5. Future of A&P mechanics.
ok sorry for all the questions thanks. :nana2: