DenverPilot8
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Hey I'm a runner in Denver. I ran for the University of Wyoming and graduated in 05. I run at Wash park about 3 times a week.
Is this a smart move??
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moxiepilot
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The road can be a long one, so I wouldn't worry about the kid thing just yet. Start training, go get married, have some shorties and keep on truckin...
Flying Ninja
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Too old to fly? No.
I'd suggest that before you even think about this as a career, find out if you can actually fly an airplane and enjoy it. As for all the other issues, ultimately, you (and your fiance) will have to determine if the life style and pay check is tolerable to your eventual family. Do yourself a favor and hit up www.airlinepilotcentral.com and check out all the regional airlines and their pay scales. Put together a spreadsheet and figure out a budget. This will create a very clear financial picture of what your income and expense will look like, and if it's something you're willing to accept.
As indicated by most, quality of life is going to be something you need to seriously consider since you want to be a mother. In my experience, most women after childbirth miraculously decide that the baby is more important than their career and don't come back to the working world. If you're okay with not seeing your baby (and see your child when the airline permit you to) then it won't be an issue. Between being away from home at up to 4 days at a time per week to the low pay, you need to think about this carefully.
Someone suggested a fast track program. I think it may be a good idea since you are 33. But just be careful where you get your fast track from. I got screwed pretty badly by one and I have a HUGE debt as a result that can't be paid off by a regional job plus expenses on a monthly basis. Flight training is expensive! And you need to consider that in your calculations as well. If money is no object and being away from home all the time while your child grows up without you at the same time collecting a small pay check, then go for it! Live out that dream with the regional airlines.
This is not to say that you can't make a life in aviation without going to the regional airlines. You can become a full time instructor, build enough hours, and try to land a Part 135 job which may be better in schedule and/or pay. There are options and each require more sacrifice than the other. So find out your tolerance by gathering information and asking a lot of people a lot of questions. At some point you will get a good picture of what this career is about. You'll soon discover that the glory days of being a pilot are OVER!
Best regards and good luck!
I'd suggest that before you even think about this as a career, find out if you can actually fly an airplane and enjoy it. As for all the other issues, ultimately, you (and your fiance) will have to determine if the life style and pay check is tolerable to your eventual family. Do yourself a favor and hit up www.airlinepilotcentral.com and check out all the regional airlines and their pay scales. Put together a spreadsheet and figure out a budget. This will create a very clear financial picture of what your income and expense will look like, and if it's something you're willing to accept.
As indicated by most, quality of life is going to be something you need to seriously consider since you want to be a mother. In my experience, most women after childbirth miraculously decide that the baby is more important than their career and don't come back to the working world. If you're okay with not seeing your baby (and see your child when the airline permit you to) then it won't be an issue. Between being away from home at up to 4 days at a time per week to the low pay, you need to think about this carefully.
Someone suggested a fast track program. I think it may be a good idea since you are 33. But just be careful where you get your fast track from. I got screwed pretty badly by one and I have a HUGE debt as a result that can't be paid off by a regional job plus expenses on a monthly basis. Flight training is expensive! And you need to consider that in your calculations as well. If money is no object and being away from home all the time while your child grows up without you at the same time collecting a small pay check, then go for it! Live out that dream with the regional airlines.
This is not to say that you can't make a life in aviation without going to the regional airlines. You can become a full time instructor, build enough hours, and try to land a Part 135 job which may be better in schedule and/or pay. There are options and each require more sacrifice than the other. So find out your tolerance by gathering information and asking a lot of people a lot of questions. At some point you will get a good picture of what this career is about. You'll soon discover that the glory days of being a pilot are OVER!
Best regards and good luck!