Ace0607
Well-Known Member
I come back and forth to this forum only to read around a lot and question. Here's my situation:
I am currently enrolled in an university in CO, starting in two weeks as a freshman with a major in Biochemistry (subject to change). My current plan is to become a pharmacist, but have been contemplating a non-medical profession. I've always wanted to fly since I was a kid, but my parents never really thought of it as a "real" job. They want me to get a PharmD and be a professional, but I don't live for them in terms of what would make THEM happy.
I am checking out a Part 61 flight school in CO Springs and ask more about the professional world of aviation as far as piloting goes, and here are a few questions:
Thanks in advance!
I am currently enrolled in an university in CO, starting in two weeks as a freshman with a major in Biochemistry (subject to change). My current plan is to become a pharmacist, but have been contemplating a non-medical profession. I've always wanted to fly since I was a kid, but my parents never really thought of it as a "real" job. They want me to get a PharmD and be a professional, but I don't live for them in terms of what would make THEM happy.
I am checking out a Part 61 flight school in CO Springs and ask more about the professional world of aviation as far as piloting goes, and here are a few questions:
- Does having an ATPL affect commercial employment at all? (i.e someone with a CPL and a ATPL apply for a corporate position, and I do know that a CPL cannot apply for airlines)
- Is there a viable source website that explains all possible flight industries other than airlines, corporate, and freight?
- Would having a degree in something unrelated to aviation be at a disadvantage against someone who does?
- Which aviation field has the best job security? I don't plan on having a family so sleeping at home every night isn't a necessity.
- Would I be at a disadvantage for having 22k (estimated) in student loan debt for obtaining my bachelors?
- Is 45k/yr considered financially stable for residing in the state of CO with no plans on raising a family?
- How is the aviation job outlook for commercial pilots? Airline pilots?
Thanks in advance!