Originally Posted by
TimeLordPilot
Skyhigh, you’re one of the names that seems to stand out to me on this board. And I told myself the same thing. I have essentially come to this reliaztion myself, but I am doing extensive reading and thinking it over before I make a decision. I want to be comepltely informed about it.
Thanks for the compliment. I mean, I’m not a “young kid” per se. By that I mean…I’m not 19. (I’m 26 for the record.) Nor am I “too old to consider this as an option.” I know a lot of people my age who are still just all about partying and getting drunk…and that’s just not my thing. I want to prepare for a future, so I’m trying to have a head on straight about it. (As I said earlier…I had a lot of stuff happen early in life that made me grow up really early.) And I do really like the diea of flying as a hobby…just wondering if it’s one I’d be able to keep up with.
You said “you fell into that trap.” I presume you work in the aviation field? In what capacity, if you don’t mind my asking? And do you regret it? Also, feel free to send me a PM if you’d rather explain that stuff in private.
Prepare for a lot of "up" and "down" when it comes to this industry. Sky has a lot of great points regarding the negatives but, just remember, any career comes with a certain amount of apprehension and worry. Aviation is no different. Your taking the right path in making a decision. Ask as many questions as possible, go to interviews when you can, interview the employer as much as they interview you. Who knows, maybe you will be one of those fortunate one's to "hit" the sweet spot. Good luck.
