Electrical Engineer thinking of becoming pilot

Well if you like flying, I would say go for it. I think Pilot602 gave you some good advice. Just fly in your spare time and get your ratings and see how much you like it. Also, if you decide you want to be an airline pilot, factor in how much you will enjoy being away from home before you launch into the career and how much you are willing to accept small paychecks and long hours until you get to the airlines.
 
I'll give you my take, but take it with a grain of salt as I don't have any aspirations of becoming an airline pilot. I'm 31 and the most I will probably ever do is instruct part-time. I just finished my instrument and will probably take it all the way up to commercial multi and single before going for the CFI and II. I have a B.Sc. in Physics, B.Eng in Elec Eng, M.Eng in Elec Eng, M.B.A. in Finance, and the PE.

I advise you to get the Masters in EE no matter what you decide to do. As others have suggested you can work on the ratings while working towards the Masters. It will give you far more flexibility no matter what you decide to do and also more time to see where the aviation market is going. I would also suggest taking the P.E. if possible, even if you never plan to use it.

Dave
 
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I just finished my instrument and will probably take it all the way up to commercial multi and single before going for the CFI and II. I have a B.Sc. in Physics, B.Eng in Elec Eng, M.Eng in Elec Eng, M.B.A. in Finance, and the PE

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When did you have time to sleep?!?
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Very impressive credentials, MrCole. Reminds me of my brother (Navy Capt and physician) who has the entire alphabet before and after his name full of medical and military credentials.
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If I go to a graduate school.... I would have to give up my dream of becoming an airline pilot forever

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MrCole... ever get tired of signing your name with all those achievements ?? Just kidding !! Impressive !!

as for the original topic... I'm just a little bit older at 26 and just about to finish grad school... but as you can see from everyone's posts this career choice takes some time and dedication no matter what type of flying you would like to do.

Going to grad school won't kill your dream of flying, if anything it may even help keep you balanced while you start working on your ratings and help you avoid burning out. Plus who knows, maybe you could end up as a corporate pilot for your future employer... ya never know !!

Welcome to the boards and have fun.. there's tons of resources at your fingertips
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