Originally Posted by
PurpleToolBox
It is realistic. You're just stuck in the mindset that you have to use debt to get somewhere. Many smart people don't. Yes, you want to get to job that uses seniority as soon as possible but at least do it the smart way.
This industry has a lot of ups and downs, no pun. Being debt free is the best way to be when the house of cards come crashing.
In the short term, next couple of years, it doesn't make sense to do an accelerated program. But still, most people do not make enough money to pay as you go for flight training. Not everyone can do the military for various reasons, although it is a great option.
There is a large swath of people out there that debt is their only option to become a commercial pilot. And yes I agree it does come with a lot of risk. Most people cannot shell out $80k over the course of 2 or 3 years just to get a commercial cert and then make $35 for the next 2 years building hours to get to 1500tt.