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Old 07-12-2013, 04:47 PM
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First of all, read the following web article fully, and take it to heart. It is an unbiased set of essays by an airline pilot speaking to those in your situation:

The Truth About the Profession

As far as what to do next, coming here for supplemental opinions is a good plan and highly recommended, but for your main line of advice the career guidance counselors at your flight school are mandatory. Ask them what to do.

Generally you will progress through a series of flight ratings culminating in time-building flight jobs. This might include entry level commercial flying, and possibly flight instruction. Or both.

Then you apply for regional airline job when you have the requisite flight time which is now 1500 hours. It is also possible to work for corporate flight departments, and/or to enroll in the military. Military flight slots are highly valuable in building pilot credentials.
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