Career change.
05-22-2013, 02:31 PM
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Career change.
I am considering a career in airline industry. In current economy how long will it approximately take to get a right seat at major airline? I am 36 and this will be a carrier change. It has been on mind for a long time. So far reading on the internet has been nothing but a negative stuff about how the airlines in general. The only reason why people pursue a pilot career is for the love of flying, and that is the only reason why I am considering this path. Good pay would be nice but I guess it will be down the road in 10 years or so, please correct me if I am wrong. Any advice/suggestions greatly appreciated. Thank you.
05-22-2013, 02:49 PM
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Yet another "second career" guy starting out 18 years late for the "love of flying". So, here's the answer to the coming pilot shortage--there ain't one.
I solo'd at 16, hired at a major that doesn't exist anymore at 33. That should give you an idea how the "good old days" worked. And over the intervening 24 years, airline pay has been reduced by 40%, adjusting for inflation, pensions eliminated, work rules abused, and prestige of the career damaged.
Any questions?
GF
I solo'd at 16, hired at a major that doesn't exist anymore at 33. That should give you an idea how the "good old days" worked. And over the intervening 24 years, airline pay has been reduced by 40%, adjusting for inflation, pensions eliminated, work rules abused, and prestige of the career damaged.
Any questions?
GF
05-22-2013, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Futurepilot100
I am considering a career in airline industry. In current economy how long will it approximately take to get a right seat at major airline?
05-24-2013, 09:26 AM
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Future pilot:
If it's a passion and you feel it's something you want to fulfill, then go for it. Just keep in mind that the training costs will be high, and the road to a financially satisfying flying job may very well be a long one.
But if you got the bug, don't let the naysayers get ya down.
I'm 33 years old, been at two different airlines, still cannot upgrade to Captain, and my W2 has only broke 50K once back in 2006. But, I'm still happy and have not lost hope.
If it's a passion and you feel it's something you want to fulfill, then go for it. Just keep in mind that the training costs will be high, and the road to a financially satisfying flying job may very well be a long one.
But if you got the bug, don't let the naysayers get ya down.
I'm 33 years old, been at two different airlines, still cannot upgrade to Captain, and my W2 has only broke 50K once back in 2006. But, I'm still happy and have not lost hope.
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