Flying career at 40?
05-01-2012 | 06:06 AM
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Flying career at 40?
sorry because this has been asked a thousand times..
I am 39years old with no qualifications and no money built up so far.
I do have a fairly well paid full time job though but have always fancied
trying to gain a commercial pilots license.
I have made no starts towards this so far and probably won't be able
to start until next year either.
Now please don't baffle me with links to other posts or round the world
avoiding politician type answers..
In the UK where I live, Have I got much chance of being taken on if I start the modular route next year ?
I am 39years old with no qualifications and no money built up so far.
I do have a fairly well paid full time job though but have always fancied
trying to gain a commercial pilots license.
I have made no starts towards this so far and probably won't be able
to start until next year either.
Now please don't baffle me with links to other posts or round the world
avoiding politician type answers..
In the UK where I live, Have I got much chance of being taken on if I start the modular route next year ?
05-01-2012 | 06:57 PM
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As TwinWasp mentioned, check out the other forum as it is more geared toward the European pilots. That said, training in Europe is very expensive. Before you commit to the becoming a commercial pilot. See if you enjoy aviation at the PPL level. Although the pay in JAA countries are much better than with the U.S. counterparts, it's not easy to find those jobs in the current European economic environment. By all means start your training and see how you like it then reevaluate you need to continue.
05-02-2012 | 04:50 AM
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Twin Wasp is right, PPRuNe would be a better choice, but, I have spent a lot of time in Europe (among other continents) so I can offer some advice.
1) 40 years old is not too old to do modular training.
2) If you don't have any money then that's a non-starter for this career. Modular training is gonna set you back £30,000+ and the way the industry in Europe is going then you'll likely have to buy you own type rating from Ryanair (or similar). Total bill £45,000 to £55,000.
3) Keep an eye on the European economy because it is teetering on a cliff edge.
4) Get yourself a trial lesson at your local flying club to see if you even enjoy it.
1) 40 years old is not too old to do modular training.
2) If you don't have any money then that's a non-starter for this career. Modular training is gonna set you back £30,000+ and the way the industry in Europe is going then you'll likely have to buy you own type rating from Ryanair (or similar). Total bill £45,000 to £55,000.
3) Keep an eye on the European economy because it is teetering on a cliff edge.
4) Get yourself a trial lesson at your local flying club to see if you even enjoy it.
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