Originally Posted by
bamike
What's your motivation to do this? If you're trying to get out of busy season there are easier ways
. I would not do this if I was planning on having kids in the next two years, especially when you factor in the pay cut. If I was you, I would get my private pilot at a local flying club (much cheaper than a school). If after that I still wanted to change my career, then I would consider it. Right now it is way too early to commit for someone in your position.
I'm not in public anymore (former Big 4) so no more busy seasons for me per se
.It's something I've always had in the back of my head but thought it was far fetched for some reason. I agree it's to early to commit to a career change right now. I plan to get my PPL and instrument rating and see if it's still something I want to pursue. I figure I'll still want the PPL even if I change my mind on the career path. QOL is probably my biggest concern. Being away 4 out of 6 days will be a tough sell to the wife.