Originally Posted by
A_LOTA_NOTA
Hello, I am a 31 year old male that has always been fascinated with aircraft. That is all I have ever wanted to do when I grew up. But after talking to a Marine recruiter when I was in High School that said I didn't make the grades to be a pilot, I kept the dream to myself. Now 13 years later it is still what I want to do! I have a good Mon. - Fri. job making a descent 37k a year. With no education other then a little Tech School.
From what I read on this site most of you wouldn't trade that in to be in the pilot seat!?
Thanks for the input
You could probably do better than $37K in the regional world in the long run, but things to consider:
$40K+ initial training costs.
2-4 years of training/cfi work before you get the regional job.
Hiring could slow before then (especially if retirement age changes to 65)
Poor quality of life starting out at the regional.
Low pay as a cfi and as a junior regional FO.
No college = No major airline job ever.
Do your homework carefully or you will get scr*wed trying to do this.