You probably get this type of question a lot. I'm 46. I am a high school math teacher, but I am currently out of a job. I have had the desire to become a pilot for nearly all of my adult life. I actually took a serious look at becoming a pilot back in 1998 (got a bunch of information about schools and finance, actually visited a flight school, ran the numbers etc) but for a variety of reasons (a young family, concerns about finances, homeschooling my kids etc), I didn't go for it. Now, 14 years later (I can't believe it's been that long!) I'm taking one last look at the possibility of becoming a pilot. If I'm not too old, I suppose I have some other questions as well. I'd also like to know...
1. Are airlines hiring right now and what is the hiring outlook for the next couple of years?
2. I get that pay is real low at first, but just how bad is it and how fast does it go up (the family is older now, but they're not completely grown up yet... at least not the youngest ones).
3. Any other constructive advice, comments or opinions about anything that I'm not asking but SHOULD be asking would be greatly appreciated as well.
Thanks.
P.S. I want to thank Doug Taylor and everyone else who works on this great website. I first became aware of it during my research into becoming a pilot back in 1998.
1. Are airlines hiring right now and what is the hiring outlook for the next couple of years?
2. I get that pay is real low at first, but just how bad is it and how fast does it go up (the family is older now, but they're not completely grown up yet... at least not the youngest ones).
3. Any other constructive advice, comments or opinions about anything that I'm not asking but SHOULD be asking would be greatly appreciated as well.
Thanks.
P.S. I want to thank Doug Taylor and everyone else who works on this great website. I first became aware of it during my research into becoming a pilot back in 1998.