eric6887
Well-Known Member
Hey everyone,
I've always wanted to become a commercial pilot. I have a PPL and this fall I'm going off to UND, and I was always planning on getting my commercial, instrument, and CFI there. However, regardless as to where you go college expenses and flight training together seem to come at heavy burden, especially when you factor in that starting out as a regional pilot you make very little money. So now I have been thinking about maybe becoming an air traffic controller for a few years then going back to a flight school once I save some money. I could still go to UND and enroll in their commercial aviation program, but it seems I would save a lot of stress doing it this way. I'm considering going through the CTI program at UND, so does know that went through the CTI program know about the hiring process. Specifically: How long did it take you to get hired? and how long does it take to go through training at OKC and start your initial job?
I've always wanted to become a commercial pilot. I have a PPL and this fall I'm going off to UND, and I was always planning on getting my commercial, instrument, and CFI there. However, regardless as to where you go college expenses and flight training together seem to come at heavy burden, especially when you factor in that starting out as a regional pilot you make very little money. So now I have been thinking about maybe becoming an air traffic controller for a few years then going back to a flight school once I save some money. I could still go to UND and enroll in their commercial aviation program, but it seems I would save a lot of stress doing it this way. I'm considering going through the CTI program at UND, so does know that went through the CTI program know about the hiring process. Specifically: How long did it take you to get hired? and how long does it take to go through training at OKC and start your initial job?