Originally Posted by jtaugher

My current career is that of a network administrator. I enjoy what I do, and I enjoy flying as well. I'm a recent instrument single engine land pilot with about 200 hours, and am in a 1/12 share of a fantastic Cessna 172.

Before computers/technology stole my heart, flying was what I always wanted to do. Although I don't have many opportunities for networking, with those that have flown charter, regional, cargo, majors .. I'd be interested in knowing what others have done in "switching" careers. What hurdles have you gone through etc?

One question I have .. I'm out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin (MKE). How do you find which carriers fly out of here -- that is, I know Midwest Airlines, etc .. fly from MKE .. but how do you determine if such regionals like Republic, PSA, Pinnacle, etc -- ever make it to Milwaukee. One deciding factor in the thought of switching to that of a career pilot would be that we're probably not moving in the next 10-years from here.