Originally Posted by
huby
Probably subject of my question goes beyond the scope of usual FAQ, but I would like to ask all of you (who think that my question is not childish), is there any chance that 37 years old male from small country in Europe (Croatia), with serious ambition to became pilot of airline company, starts with training for airline pilot, and what prospects in pilot-career could be expected in that case (or instead “in that case”, maybe I should say: “regarding my age”)? To make my challenge more provocative, my knowledge of airline industry is on zero level (I am an electrical engineer).
I would be thankful if I could get honest answer from experienced person from airline industry.
huby
Lots of opportunities in Europe for airline pilots. With the right to live and work in the EU you shouldn't have any trouble getting a decent job.
The difficult part is the transition from your current full time career to the first paying job as a pilot. You'll have to devote a lot of time and pay a lot of money for training. If you can do that while maintaining your current job that would be best. If not, it is a far greater risk.
Make sure you talk to more people in Europe about the career path for a pilot just starting out. Make sure you can get a JAA First Class Medical. Be ready to make a lot of sacrifices if this is what you really want to do.
Typhoonpilot