I am 47 years old and am I ready to change my job. I am seriously thinking about flying. Yes, I have read whatever I could and I spoke to recruiters, schools and so on. However, I would like to hear suggestion, tips and options from real pilots. Currently, I live in Charlotte, NC and if possible, I would like to stay here.
What should I consider? Is this realistic or is this too late? What should I watch for? I understand first few years can be financially pretty hard. What is the realistic pay scale for FO the first 2-3 years? What is realistic pay in 5 and 10 years from the start? What is the realistic time to move to captain in Republic vs. Piedmont vs. PSA? How easy is it to move from local to major airlines? What is the realistic time frame? Which are the major airline to consider? Which airlines are best to work for? How the reserve time works, what needs to be consider?
Thank you in advance.