Originally Posted by
Lacedup18
.Then I would like to be a commercial Airline pilot for a major airline. I would like to be wealthy and by wealthy I mean owning a nice house ($400k), 2 nice cars (subaru WRX STI and A Evo IX MR =) ). Basically just live comfortably but above average
With The college degree and military expierience would I be one of the most likely caniditates to be hired?
Would the $200k + in debt be worth it?
What would my starting pay be?
About how much should i be expecting to make in 5 years?
Any of you know If air traffic controllers realistically see 6 figures?
I read a lot of articals saying the average pilot makes about $130k per year, but from the talk on this boared it seems like a lot less.
Go military. Get a slot flying heavy transport aircraft, not fighters.
I have friends who have been in aviation for 20 years and are just now starting to make the salaries that you mention.
Here is a word of advice-- I learned a long time ago that it is a LOT better to be the person who sits in the back of the business jet than the one who sits in front.