Hi. So my question is wheather I can build a career starting with regionals and climb my way to major carriers like United or American? Some information about me is that I'm 19. I have an associates degree from a university because I didn't finish 4 years there. I wanted to become an airline pilot since I first flew at the age of 9 but my family was always against it. I day trade as a full time job and make a decent amount of money so any flight training would be easily covered out of pocket. Many people question why I would even want another job when I day trade but flying has always been in my heart. I go on vacations with friends and family quite often (every two months or so) and my favorite my part is the flying to be honest. I live in the suburbs of Chicago so it's close to O'hare which is a hub/focus city for many many airlines. Would I be able to even get hired by Air Wisconsin or Republic Airlines with just an associates degree? And would I be able to climb my way to major carriers such as United or American Airlines?