atcflyboy1
New Member
Hi everyone,
I am brand new here. I am an air traffic controller working full time in Colorado. I have always had a dream to be an airline pilot, as many of you have as well.
I would appreciate any advice on how best to make this transition. I have a BS degree in aviation, and I have a private pilot certificate with instrument rating, but only have around 160 hours total time. I still need to work full time for about another 11 years, at which time I will be 45 years old and able to retire from the FAA.
I am looking for ideas as to how best to make use of this time---continue at the local FBO taking 1 or 2 lessons/week, eventally becoming a CFI and build time, or try to work out some other path. I also have a wife and children to think of at home.
There is a school in the Denver area called Global Alliance Academy of Flight that I have received some info from. They seem to have a program geared toward airline training that I feel would fit me better. Does anyone have any info on this school?
Thanks in advance for any information and insight.
Dan
I am brand new here. I am an air traffic controller working full time in Colorado. I have always had a dream to be an airline pilot, as many of you have as well.
I would appreciate any advice on how best to make this transition. I have a BS degree in aviation, and I have a private pilot certificate with instrument rating, but only have around 160 hours total time. I still need to work full time for about another 11 years, at which time I will be 45 years old and able to retire from the FAA.
I am looking for ideas as to how best to make use of this time---continue at the local FBO taking 1 or 2 lessons/week, eventally becoming a CFI and build time, or try to work out some other path. I also have a wife and children to think of at home.
There is a school in the Denver area called Global Alliance Academy of Flight that I have received some info from. They seem to have a program geared toward airline training that I feel would fit me better. Does anyone have any info on this school?
Thanks in advance for any information and insight.
Dan