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Hardknox 07-27-2017 08:58 PM

Is it too late?
 
I have a 4 year B.S. Aerospace degree from MTSU with the emphasis of professional pilot. I have my commercial instrument multi-engine ratings and approx. 350 hours total time. Life happened and I let it get away from me for a while. Now I'm going to be 50 in December and am not satisfied with my current line of work anymore. I don't have any aspirations to go airline, I think I would be happy with a decent charter or corporate gig.

As far as medical stuff goes, I take an occasional omeprozole for occasional heartburn and I take a 30 mg losartain daily.

Long story short, is it possible to build my time and get a decent job or should I consider hanging up the dream?

atpcliff 07-28-2017 05:37 PM

It's never too late.

A regional airline recently hired a pilot aged 64.

Charter/corporate, etc., are getting more and more desperate for pilots, as the Pilot Shortage gets worse and worse.

boeingcargoguy 07-29-2017 03:37 AM

Definitely not too old! If you are looking to jump in head first, get current, get your CFI and find a flight school that will keep you busy. I know you are not necessarily looking at the airlines, but the majors have been hiring pilots in their mid-50s so don't let that deter you. You might consider going to the regionals for a while. You get jet time and it makes you competitive for jet corporate jobs. Keep your eye on the prize!

renaissance2008 07-29-2017 06:02 AM

Go for it
I am in the same boat, about to turn 46, commercial multi with 350 hours, not current. I haven't flown in years.
If i can pass the medical, i'm going for it.
We only live once...

Duesenflieger 07-31-2017 09:32 AM

There was a 63 year old in my regional airline ground school. He was a prior firefighter. Although he will have to retire in two years, he wanted to have some fun with his professional career. I say go for it. You will always regret not pursuing your dream.

Hamsalad2 08-01-2017 07:49 PM

I'm 51 and will be starting my flight training soon. Your not too old, go for it!

skysailor 08-02-2017 06:38 AM


Originally Posted by Hardknox (Post 2400575)
I have a 4 year B.S. Aerospace degree from MTSU with the emphasis of professional pilot. I have my commercial instrument multi-engine ratings and approx. 350 hours total time. Life happened and I let it get away from me for a while. Now I'm going to be 50 in December and am not satisfied with my current line of work anymore. I don't have any aspirations to go airline, I think I would be happy with a decent charter or corporate gig.

As far as medical stuff goes, I take an occasional omeprozole for occasional heartburn and I take a 30 mg losartain daily.

Long story short, is it possible to build my time and get a decent job or should I consider hanging up the dream?

Follow your dream! Plenty of opportunity out there.


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