My parents don't want me to become a pilot
02-22-2020, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Fatcat
With all due respect sir but it was childish of you to say that I sound like a troll. Anyway, i do have a plan B and I want advice from industry professionals. This summer I plan on taking a introductory flight, I'm excited and I'm 100 percent certain this is career I want to persue. Yes I will get a degree in aviation because that's the path I want to take. With the pilot shortage going on I think it's a good investment. Not to mention, I have a certificate in electrical trades, I plan on getting a dispatcher certificate as my plan C.
02-23-2020, 02:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Fatcat
I'm not crazy passionate about flying but this job perfectly fulfils my needs and wants in life. Travel, Decent salary, Have time for hobbies and side gigs, don't bring work home, not crazy hard to understand how to fly compared to STEM. I can go on but a airline pilot career fits my personality and what I want out of life.
02-23-2020, 04:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Fatcat
With all due respect sir but it was childish of you to say that I sound like a troll. Anyway, i do have a plan B and I want advice from industry professionals. This summer I plan on taking a introductory flight, I'm excited and I'm 100 percent certain this is career I want to persue. Yes I will get a degree in aviation because that's the path I want to take. With the pilot shortage going on I think it's a good investment. Not to mention, I have a certificate in electrical trades, I plan on getting a dispatcher certificate as my plan C.
02-23-2020, 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Fatcat
is a aviation degree useful? I will be getting that degree. I've thought about getting a degree in construction management but i enjoy aviation more.
02-23-2020, 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by 123494
What do your parents do for a living? They seem aware of the potential pitfalls with a pilot career.
02-23-2020, 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Fatcat
They are nurses. They saw what happened in 2008.
02-23-2020, 06:00 AM
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Fatcat
It is probably a good thing, but maybe once you have some experience on the board you would understand that a new poster coming on and asking every sound it’s question are often trolls.
In any case you have been given some good advice.
Good luck putting it into use.
It is probably a good thing, but maybe once you have some experience on the board you would understand that a new poster coming on and asking every sound it’s question are often trolls.
In any case you have been given some good advice.
Good luck putting it into use.
02-23-2020, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Fatcat
Hey guys, i want to be a airline pilot but my parents thinks there's no job security, low pay and your life is at risk all the time. I really can't see myself doing anything else to be honest. Any advice would be appreciated.
Many people dream to be a physician or attorney. Not everyone does well on their MCAT or LSAT. In a similar way, many dream to be a comercial pilot but fail their checkride. All that adds up when trying to apply to your dream airline that you want to have your whole career with. Flight training vs airline training is another factor which could make "challenging and fun" turn into overwhelming and miserable. You can take your time and do your flight training and earn your ratings and certificates over the span of 1-2 years, no problem. Airline training is fast paced and not an environment where someone can hold your hand if you fall behind. Washout is not uncommon and is something you need to prepare yourself to avoid.
Those are just a few tiny examples. If you really did your homework, jump in and I hope the best for you. Otherwise flying would be better as a weekend hobby.
02-23-2020, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Air Guitar
In another post you said being a pilot seems "challenging and fun". It is important to understand more than what makes it simply fun and challenging. When looking at any career, one must understand the subtle factors of what could hold you back and what it takes to be successful. You are under the umbrella of the federal government so any arrests, convictions, medical or prescribed drug history could prevent you or hold you back from getting hired or maintaining your class 1.
Many people dream to be a physician or attorney. Not everyone does well on their MCAT or LSAT. In a similar way, many dream to be a comercial pilot but fail their checkride. All that adds up when trying to apply to your dream airline that you want to have your whole career with. Flight training vs airline training is another factor which could make "challenging and fun" turn into overwhelming and miserable. You can take your time and do your flight training and earn your ratings and certificates over the span of 1-2 years, no problem. Airline training is fast paced and not an environment where someone can hold your hand if you fall behind. Washout is not uncommon and is something you need to prepare yourself to avoid.
Those are just a few tiny examples. If you really did your homework, jump in and I hope the best for you. Otherwise flying would be better as a weekend hobby.
Many people dream to be a physician or attorney. Not everyone does well on their MCAT or LSAT. In a similar way, many dream to be a comercial pilot but fail their checkride. All that adds up when trying to apply to your dream airline that you want to have your whole career with. Flight training vs airline training is another factor which could make "challenging and fun" turn into overwhelming and miserable. You can take your time and do your flight training and earn your ratings and certificates over the span of 1-2 years, no problem. Airline training is fast paced and not an environment where someone can hold your hand if you fall behind. Washout is not uncommon and is something you need to prepare yourself to avoid.
Those are just a few tiny examples. If you really did your homework, jump in and I hope the best for you. Otherwise flying would be better as a weekend hobby.
02-23-2020, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by USMCFLYR
Fatcat
It is probably a good thing, but maybe once you have some experience on the board you would understand that a new poster coming on and asking every sound it’s question are often trolls.
In any case you have been given some good advice.
Good luck putting it into use.
It is probably a good thing, but maybe once you have some experience on the board you would understand that a new poster coming on and asking every sound it’s question are often trolls.
In any case you have been given some good advice.
Good luck putting it into use.
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