Hello,

About 15 years ago I left a job with a regional as an FO flying the EMB-145. The quality of life at the time wasn’t conducive to starting a family and was very unpredictable. I loved aviation but needed something stable and lucrative at that point in my life.

I started a successful finance career which currently yields a comfortable six-figure salary. My family is in a position now where I can entertain the idea of potentially returning to that flying career. I’m 41 years old and currently weighing the pros and cons.

I put together a plan to start flight instructing again and build time and get current to obtain a regional FO position. I haven’t flown in 15 years so there would be a good amount of work ahead. I’ve done it before but was more current and right out of college.

My TT is 1700, 1200 Piston PIC, 285 Jet SIC, 1100 Flight Instructor, 390 MEL.

My question is, aside from the money and the regional pilot life, what other things should I consider with this decision? Is this a sound plan? How would being out of the game for 15 years factor in?

I appreciate any and all opinions. Thank you!