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Old 01-02-2018, 07:43 PM
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highfarfast
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I say this to anyone that asked me about becoming a professional pilot:

Only do it if it's the only way you'll be happy.

Things are WAY better for those just starting today than when I got in 20 years ago but I think that rule still applies. If it's the only way you'll be happy, you'll make it work. And it will work. However, other, more traditional, lifestyles are much easier to make work.

That said, you might consider 135 as your entry point to corporate. 135 operators are getting pretty desperate right now and it's going to get worse. You might be able to get favorable terms for you right away with the right 135 operation but even in a less than ideal situation, you're going to be flying a lot of people that also own their own airplanes that will be desperately looking for pilots. Each corporate gig is very different... some are terrible jobs, some great jobs. I spent the last 17 years flying corporate, spent far FAR more time at home than the average working dad, never missed a Christmas with my kids, and made most birthdays.
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