Hey folks, I've been reading this forum for several months now but wanted to finally pull the trigger and make an account!
I'm going to be headed to Florida for a 5-week DX course in July. Starting to study for the ADX (doing alright). Have some aviation experience (was a gate agent/operations coordinator for a couple years) and am generally just a big avgeek so this career path is right up my alley.
Not going to lie, I'm a bit nervous about investing this much money (between tuition and housing, it's a LOT), but I know I can and will put in the work to get that letter to exchange for a license when I'm 23! (I'm 22 now).
Anyways, I just wanted to introduce myself and meet some of the fellow people in this profession (I hear it's a small world). If anyone has any words of wisdom, feel free! From what I've read, getting a job at a regional right once certified is the first 'box' to check - are there any particular insights into how often they hire/what the best practices are to get a job immediately after turning 23? (I'm also nervous about the practical exam, I've heard it can be 5+ hours long... But I'm sure the class will prepare me for this!)
Thanks in advance--and I'm excited to (e) meet you all!
-Sam
I'm going to be headed to Florida for a 5-week DX course in July. Starting to study for the ADX (doing alright). Have some aviation experience (was a gate agent/operations coordinator for a couple years) and am generally just a big avgeek so this career path is right up my alley.
Not going to lie, I'm a bit nervous about investing this much money (between tuition and housing, it's a LOT), but I know I can and will put in the work to get that letter to exchange for a license when I'm 23! (I'm 22 now).
Anyways, I just wanted to introduce myself and meet some of the fellow people in this profession (I hear it's a small world). If anyone has any words of wisdom, feel free! From what I've read, getting a job at a regional right once certified is the first 'box' to check - are there any particular insights into how often they hire/what the best practices are to get a job immediately after turning 23? (I'm also nervous about the practical exam, I've heard it can be 5+ hours long... But I'm sure the class will prepare me for this!)
Thanks in advance--and I'm excited to (e) meet you all!
-Sam