Originally Posted by
VegasChris
I realize is not a completely risk free career change-- but knowing that my career ladder in my current field has topped out makes me at least want to play the pilot career game. I have enough time off to do both careers for a little while to see how it goes.
If you enjoy flying go get your private pilot and maybe your instrument rating and enjoy flying. Being an airline pilot (in my opinion) isn’t a job for someone who enjoys flying. Enjoying flying is a huge bonus, but loving to travel is really the key. If you dislike traveling or think you may grow sick of it (as I have after 15 years) the drag of it all will wear on your love of flying.