Hello all/Need some advice

Serge933

Serge933

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Hey everyone, my name is Sergio and basicly im 17 years old have and have dreamed of flying ever since my dad used to take me to LGA to watch the planes come in for a landing and when he took me to his aviation college in NY. I have been flying on my home simulator for years and im in the process of buiulding an Airbus A3XX cockpit (not decided which variant haha) I know alot about aircraft and operations. Im strongest in the B767 and Airbuses.

He never finished as he had to support a family and so he doesnet have much info on the subject what im going to ask.

I just hope I can ask this here, sorry if I shouldnt.

So basicly im quite lost on how I would go about getting a job with an airline after my 2 years of flight training. I know I need to rack up the hours, was thinking the traditional way of being a flight instructor.
I have been told by some people (not pilots but aviation enthusiasts) that it will take upwards of 10 years to be able to make it to a Major airline as an FO such as Emirates.

I have seen people become an FO below the age of 25 and this is something I really want to do. Not because im just in a rush to get to the big aircrafts, but more of a dream that I want to fullfill of flying transcontinental flights, really to Dubai and with Emirates. I really hope I dont sound too childish about this but I am a bit lost and really dont have anyone to talk to about it. For me theres nothing better than flying overnight for hours and then watch the sunrise from 35,000+ feet which I have done many times but as a passenger. Theres just something about flying that relaxes me and just makes me feel sooo good, its a drug xD

So I just want to understand how I should go after my asosciate in Commercial Pilot to get a job with an airline. I understand I may need to fly regional, but I dont want to spend hafl my life with that. How would I go about getting a job in a major transcontinental airline the earliest possible?

Im sorry if this sounds like im just dreaming but I need some advice.

Thanks in advance,
Sergio S.
 
Serge933 said:
How would I go about getting a job in a major transcontinental airline the earliest possible?
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By dreaming it over and over again until you live it. No one knows what half of their life is. Best of luck kiddo. Realize that this is an extremely difficult question to answer.
 
Welcome aboard.
I think maybe a good place to start would be the "perspectives" on the front page of the site. And remember that the search function is your best friend.
 
Ok thanks, I checked some of those stories out and it really puts me at ease. Seems that I was getting a bit ahead of myself, reason? No clue why, but just reading over those stories helped me alot.
 
You're 17. Finish high school and go to a good university and get a four-year degree in whatever area of study you find interesting. One day the 'drug' will wear off and you'll see professional flying for what it really is; sitting in the cockpit for 8 hours at cruise all night just to watch the sunrise at 35,000 feet isn't quite as fun as you might think (in fact, ususally we're heading right into the sun, so we look for ways to block it from view). Now you're 6 timezones from where you started and you're tired as hell, just so you can wake up in a few hours and do it again. Meanwhile, you're barely able to pay your bills and check the mail every day for that furlough notice you've been expecting.

Okay, I don't really mean to paint too grim a picture for you, nor am I trying to insult your intelligence, but grow up first and when you're a junior or senior in college, figure out what you want to do for a living. Meanwhile, if you have the means, get your PPL and perhaps instrument rating at a local flight school. Fly recreationally for a few years and decide if it's really for you. I'm willing to be there are people out there who go from zero hours to right seat in a jet in very minimal time and then wonder what the heck they got themselves into. BTW, what exactly is an 'associate in Commercial Pilot'? Best of luck, anyways...
 
Definetly go to college and get a degree in something outside of aviation. You never know when a 2008 will hit again. (Many of my friends have graduated and haven't been able to find a CFI job in the last year). Also, getting your certificates at an FBO will be much much much cheaper than a pilot mill.

Also, you don't necessarily have to go to a regional. While CFI'ing you could get into charter operations and find a turbine job in which you can build your PIC turbine time. However, some larger airlines like the 121 experience. Overall, if you know someone in the company you want to work for that can walk in your resume that will be probably be the greatest advantage you could get towards getting hired there.

Other than that good luck with your career and just search through old posts and threads on this site. There are a lot of veterans with really good knowledge who have been there before.
 
Sergio, I have some great news for you. Do you mind if I call you Serg while I explain how I can help you. I have the experience and the contacts which means we're talking about months, not years, to put you into the cockpit you dream of. For a fee, we can make this happen, it will become reality.

Serg, ol buddy, when you think about it, the fee I'm asking is really a fraction of you earning potential. That with my help, you'll be commanding a jet much sooner than others your age, and you'll be in the pretigious position making big bucks. So you see, the $25K (paid in full to begin your accelerated training, first installment) is well worth it when you consider how your dream will become reality in only a few months.

As a bonus, you'll qualify for a FREE and (nearly) GAURANTEED interview with our partner airlines through our superior placement service.

Easy financing can be arranged. (for an additional fee) Act now to start your new career. (headsets and examiner fees not included)

PS: never mind those other guys. They're just party poopers.

PSS: That reminds me. Be ready to party! You'll party like it's 1999 while you stay in our completely furnished premium condo with other pilots like yourself. You may never want to leave (or can't).
 
There's gonna be plenty of people trying to shy you away from it (at least there has been in my experience). Try to understand where they're coming from but at the same time make up your own mind. But for every whiney airline pilot I've met there's been 2 that have encouraged me to stick with it through all the BS.
This forum is an awesome thing too. I've been posting for less than a year and I've already found plenty of people who've helped me out.
 
RICHARD5 said:
Sergio, I have some great news for you. Do you mind if I call you Serg while I explain how I can help you. I have the experience and the contacts which means we're talking about months, not years, to put you into the cockpit you dream of. For a fee, we can make this happen, it will become reality.

Serg, ol buddy, when you think about it, the fee I'm asking is really a fraction of you earning potential. That with my help, you'll be commanding a jet much sooner than others your age, and you'll be in the pretigious position making big bucks. So you see, the $25K (paid in full to begin your accelerated training, first installment) is well worth it when you consider how your dream will become reality in only a few months.

As a bonus, you'll qualify for a FREE and (nearly) GAURANTEED interview with our partner airlines through our superior placement service.

Easy financing can be arranged. (for an additional fee) Act now to start your new career. (headsets and examiner fees not included)

PS: never mind those other guys. They're just party poopers.

PSS: That reminds me. Be ready to party! You'll party like it's 1999 while you stay in our completely furnished premium condo with other pilots like yourself. You may never want to leave (or can't).
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HOLY EXPLICTIVE! WHERE DO I SIGN UP?!?!?!?

In case you didnt realize it, he was joking.

I'm 17 also and am waiting on funds to come back to be able to get my PPL (around 60 hrs) throughout the start of my training I wanted to be an airline pilot too, then after starting my flying, I realized that my love was in general aviation, in spicfic, aerobatics. Now I'm not saying you're the same as me, but just keep in mind that you might think you want to do this now, but after you start your training you might have a totally different feel.

Finish up high school, try to get your PPL and maybe instrument now, then in college see if its what you really want.
 
It just takes hard work and money. That, a negitive attitude towards the industry, a big alpa hat and about 15k jetcareers posts should finish it off....

Hint- this is from someone who was to lazy to make it to the regionals so its a joke, for the most part.
 
Serg, go for a intro flight and then aim at getting your ppl now. Then go to a cool college that has an aviation program. eg: Miami Dade, Broward, Dowling, and party meet girls and get all your ratings. There are tons of free money and loans out there. Remeber though, It's a long way to the top to rock and roll. Right now your desktop wallpaper should be a C172 not an A320.
 
jspeed87 said:
Right now your desktop wallpaper should be a C172 not an A320.
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Nothing wrong with aiming high, I always say.

Sergio, you have high goals and you're going to have to work very hard to achieve them. Take it step by step and enjoy the journey. You might end up where you dream to be now, or you might take an entirely different path.

As others have said, start with getting your private pilot's license and finding a good college. Work on your degree and ratings at the same time. By the time you're 21 (or before, if you're really ambitious), you'll be in a position to start building flight time as an instructor. The rest will depend on a combination of luck, timing, and opportunity. Good Luck!
 
Go to a real college, expand your mind, come to know who you are, then if you're still an idiot (like me), pursue a pseudo-career in aviation. Don't be another boring pathetic nerd who 'eats breathes and sleeps aviation'. Its a fricking transportation appliance. You have the chance to be whatever you want to be. If that's a chauffeur with wings, cool. I like it. But there's no way you know now. Give yourself a chance to be yourself.
 
Boris Badenov said:
Go to a real college, expand your mind, come to know who you are, then if you're still an idiot (like me), pursue a pseudo-career in aviation. Don't be another boring pathetic nerd who 'eats breathes and sleeps aviation'. Its a fricking transportation appliance. You have the chance to be whatever you want to be. If that's a chauffeur with wings, cool. I like it. But there's no way you know now. Give yourself a chance to be yourself.
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Boris is my hero. :beer:
 
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