Originally Posted by
Slugger
So would you recommend not going into the aviation field if I still have the choice? (I'm 16)
Also, my vision uncorrected is 20/30 and I'm not in tip top shape,so would I be qualified to be a fighter pilot? (I could lose like 10-15 pounds)
16? Good for you. By the time 65 rolls around you will be ready for the regionals. Keep pressing on with your ratings. Once 65 hits there will be TONS of retirements at the Legacy Airlines, and Southwest. For the most part that is only 4 years away now....and some may retire before that.
The industry is in a low point now but you are young enough to weather the storm. Time at a regional will vary depending on many factors. Try to get on with a respectable one and get some jet time. If you keep the vision...you will make it.
Dont' get hung up on the vision or weight thing either and don't listen to the negative people on the forums....most of them got turned down and that is why they are negative. Good luck.
Best Advice I had...apply to all of them and let the individual companies decide if they want to hire you. 1 step at a time though.