Originally Posted by
Skyguy85
So what makes more and gives you control of your own time? Since you said “many opportunities” I’d love to hear at least 3. Thanks for your prospective on making such a big career change!
There are jobs that earn more, but the only ones that gives you control of your own time requires already having ownership in something else. Remember that after 15 years, only one person who started flight training in my undergraduate class actually ended up with a viable long-term career at a major, earning major salaries. Lots of people I spoke with ended up stuck in "stepping stone" flight jobs but grew accustomed to their location or lifestyle, or couldn't get on with a major. Their salaries ended up far lower than their career estimates.