Originally Posted by manilo52

Hey yall,

New here, first post. I've been thinking alot and would like some advice from really anyone willing to give it. I really havent made up my mind yet but here it goes.


I just started flying, I'm a first officer at a regional just got a hundred hours in SIC. So far things are looking great for this company. I could possibly get upgraded in two years or so, once I get the experience. However, at the end of the month I am taking the AT-SAT (Air trafic Control test) I made it through their bio assessment and things are looking good if I wanted to go down that field. I feel like I am at a crossroads, I havent made my mind on which way I want to go down. Both careers look like great options right now.

I do have a huge load of student loans, I need to pay back. I know Air Traffic, if I get in is a great career government job (for now) with very steady income. However, if I can get my time in and this regional..get upgraded and make it to a major I think I'll be fine.. There is alot of "ifs" in that situation though.

I am one class away from a Masters Degree, really just trying to figure which route to go down. I really like flying but I honestly need money to pay back this loans. I am single, no kids really nothing holding me down but these loans.

Any advice is appreciated.. I will continue applying for Air traffic until I get in entirely but If I gotta make this choice (only have till I turn 31 to do Air traffic) want some advice what other people would do.

Thanks again yall, really appreciate it.