Should I go to Texas?
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This is my $0.02, but I attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University. They just signed an agreement with Eagle regarding the pipeline program. Cost of living was very cheap, and they are one of the accredited schools that allow the restricted ATP. The cost of the degree and flight training was very reasonable when I attended.
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Have you ever had a heart to heart with a pilot and find out what being a pilot is all about? What kind of lifestyle you'll have? Ask a lot of questions.
But who knows, there may actually really be a pilot shortage soon. If you were to ask me if I would do anything differently. One thing would be to major in a subject unrelated to aviation. And area that I really enjoyed and is a trade skill. So I could still provide for my family if something happened to my flying.
But who knows, there may actually really be a pilot shortage soon. If you were to ask me if I would do anything differently. One thing would be to major in a subject unrelated to aviation. And area that I really enjoyed and is a trade skill. So I could still provide for my family if something happened to my flying.
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Have you ever had a heart to heart with a pilot and find out what being a pilot is all about? What kind of lifestyle you'll have? Ask a lot of questions.
But who knows, there may actually really be a pilot shortage soon. If you were to ask me if I would do anything differently. One thing would be to major in a subject unrelated to aviation. And area that I really enjoyed and is a trade skill. So I could still provide for my family if something happened to my flying.
But who knows, there may actually really be a pilot shortage soon. If you were to ask me if I would do anything differently. One thing would be to major in a subject unrelated to aviation. And area that I really enjoyed and is a trade skill. So I could still provide for my family if something happened to my flying.
#14
This is my $0.02, but I attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University. They just signed an agreement with Eagle regarding the pipeline program. Cost of living was very cheap, and they are one of the accredited schools that allow the restricted ATP. The cost of the degree and flight training was very reasonable when I attended.
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I wouldn't be too concerned about having a "Pipeline" to a regional carrier. Thought I'm not involved with 121 flying, I keep up with that side of the industry fairly well. You will not have a hard time getting on with a regional by the time you hit 1500 hours...the regional carriers will struggle to fill seats for many years to come in my opinion.
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If someone is going into aviation and plans to take out loans to pay for college/flight training to fly for a regional...be prepared to move in with your parents or marry a wealthy girl who won't mind you making little to no money while being gone quite a bit. Hate to sound negative, but the regional pilot quality of life and pay seem to have taken a severe beating over the past decade. While there will likely be a decreased supply of future pilots coupled with an increased demand from regional carriers to fill seats...it will still be a tough road...
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I wouldn't be too concerned about having a "Pipeline" to a regional carrier. Thought I'm not involved with 121 flying, I keep up with that side of the industry fairly well. You will not have a hard time getting on with a regional by the time you hit 1500 hours...the regional carriers will struggle to fill seats for many years to come in my opinion.
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