Originally Posted by
adams2098
Is this a good idea, should I peruse a career as an Airline pilot when I retire, of just give up hope? I am about 3 years from retirement from the Military, when I retire from the military I will be 40. I have 3 more class till my bachelors degree with Embry Riddle is complete so I will have that under my belt when I retire. I have no PPL or anything to date, looking at a school like ATP since my bachelors degree will be complete to get my certs and hours. What are the real chances of getting hired as a pilot with my background?
Finish your Degree through ERAU then like said before, use your GI Bill towards your masters in something FAR from aviation.
I love what I do but keep this in mind... If you finish your ratings at ATP you would have in instruct until you have 1500hrs minimum. There's a new bill thats going to require all pilots to have their ATP in order to be hired with any airline.
Also, as a first year FO, your pay isnt the best and you're gonna be commuting, living in a crashpad, eating top ramen and being away from home much of the time. Keep in mind, furlough is always right around the corner.
However, its always a sunny day at work unless you're sitting reserve.
