Originally Posted by
fixingOrFlying
Howdy folks,
Got my introduction to aviation back in 2008 as a kid. Eventually got my A&P and started in SFO on the line (10/2016) and after a few years made a transfer bid to TK. I applied to the Academy in June of last year and now it looks like I'm aiming to start with their May class.
I'm just looking for networking, general advice, etc. and want to hear more from current line pilots if I can. I know the basics: read the books, study the ACS for each ride, most of all don't blow the opportunity. I'm walking out of the best job I've ever had to chase this dream, and at age 31 I've only got so many more of these drastic career changes left in me. Gotta make it count.
Happy to share my file number in private and connect if you're of the social sort. Just putting this out as a feeler, I understand if it doesn't quite fit the forum theme and gets 86'd.
-Keep accurate log books, electronic
-As a new student pilot you will likely be task saturated in the plane. So put in the ground time with self study, knowing limits and procedures to an automatic memory recall level. It will make your flight time much more efficient.
-Take notes during the debrief.
-Enjoy the ride, congratulations