Originally Posted by
Theorganist92
have about 15 hours dual from my Part 61 PPL training so far (which I started in September of 2016…)
You've already gone through with years of study in a program that after the fact have decided is not for you. After only 15 hours of dual (and how many actual flights is that, really), how do you even know that piloting is for you? You expressed frustration with "not getting anywhere" and not soloing. It almost sounds like you have no driving passion for aviation, just a desire to be able to use it as a viable career option. I'm not saying that an obsession for flying is required, but the love for it can help you get through the tough times. There will be tough times. Lots of hard study, pressure filled checkrides, significant quality of life issues when first hired.
Originally Posted by
Theorganist92
5-year contract with RPA
That makes it sound like it is a good thing. My impression is that it is not a good thing. If for any reason you need or decide to leave before the end of the 5 years, you owe them another $20k.
Originally Posted by
Theorganist92
CFI and FO position is guaranteed
It is only guaranteed if you successfully make it through the program. What happens if you don't make it through? What happens if you loose your first-class medical? Do you even have that yet.
Originally Posted by
Theorganist92
The training schedule is considered full time, leaving no possibility for work
Originally Posted by
Theorganist92
we both want to save her money. Would love to save my money, too, lol. I am covering the rest of the bills.
Oh boy. It sounds like trouble brewing on the horizon. "We both..." I don't see this ending well.
Originally Posted by
Theorganist92
within the three years I’m there, get the CA upgrade they talk about, and pay the huge loan off with my $85k salary they refer to
So that is 9 months to a year training, 1-2 years as a CFI building hours, then how many years for a CA upgrade? As you know, the industry changes so fast there is no way to know when you'll be a captain logging PIC 121 time.
Originally Posted by
Theorganist92
and I have a life to pay for. This is additional expense, in addition to $12.5k that I owe for undergrad studies in a degree I wasn’t cut out for.
How do you know this is something you are cut out for? I can't help but think you are getting yourself in way over your head.
Others have suggested and I agree, get yourself a flexible job to pay for flying lessons. Work yourself through it one rating at a time. One you get your private cert, and have had a serious look at what it will take to get instrument rated, then reevaluate your situation.