Checking my options at the moment; and I’m unsure on where to start my career path, since I want a good starting step; without making laterals one or stepping back on some. Well on Dec 08, I will be graduating from Univ.
Here are my options after graduating. I know each one has their pros & cons but since some of you guys have been in similar situations before I need some honest opinions…
1)FE on DC-10 ( I have a school friend whose Dad owns a cargo airline and they sort of offered me the position after graduation) If I do get in I don’t know how long I would sit as an FE before jumping on as an FO
2)Regional Airline- Pay the dues- do the time/ have a good time- Upgrade, etc
3)National Guard- part time pilot??
4)Fly UAVs
5)CFI- Instruct longer and wait till the market finishes its cyclical dive- then Ill have enough hours to do a part 135 gig follow by applying to a fract.
- There are so many steps and routes you can go, I’m getting overwhelmed.
My goal is to fly Corporate, Cargo or for a Carrier (abroad) and live outside of the US for a while also later in life I would like to own a business since there’s only so much you can eat at an aviation buffet. What do you guy think?