Originally Posted by
ncpilot1996
Yeah, I get that very often when I tell people I am 19 with a BS degree, I have thought about joining the USCG or the another branch of the military but they are always so shady about flight slots. I would hate to join and then not get to fly, I think I would prefer to stay in the civilian world. I work full time as an instructor. I suspect I will have surpassed the ATP Minimums by at least 800-1000 hours once I turn 23.
So here's a thought. 23 years old with 2,500 flight hours. What would be my best bet? Airlines or stick with corporate?
Wow nice work!
Fwiw I'm 24 and have 3800 TT and fly the 767. I am finishing up my bachelors of aeronautical science online in the next year and a bit. I plan to get an MBA as a backup in the next 5-10 year as aviation degrees aren't particularly useful for anything but getting hired.
My suggestion is to get out into the workforce now. I started flying part 121/135 (albeit in canada) at 19. If I were you I'd forget the MS and gun for experience. If you want a masters do it in something that will give you an out if you ever lose your medical years down the road. Get that flight time ASAP. You can start working for a regional at 21 if you have a restricted ATP. The sooner you're in the better!