dbdevkc

You've already gone through with years of study in a program that after the fact have decided is not for you. After only 15 hours of dual (and how many actual flights is that, really), how do you even know that piloting is for you? You expressed frustration with "not getting anywhere" and not soloing. It almost sounds like you have no driving passion for aviation, just a desire to be able to use it as a viable career option. I'm not saying that an obsession for flying is required, but the love for it can help you get through the tough times. There will be tough times. Lots of hard study, pressure filled checkrides, significant quality of life issues when first hired.

That makes it sound like it is a good thing. My impression is that it is not a good thing. If for any reason you need or decide to leave before the end of the 5 years, you owe them another $20k.

It is only guaranteed if you successfully make it through the program. What happens if you don't make it through? What happens if you loose your first-class medical? Do you even have that yet.

Oh boy. It sounds like trouble brewing on the horizon. "We both..." I don't see this ending well.

So that is 9 months to a year training, 1-2 years as a CFI building hours, then how many years for a CA upgrade? As you know, the industry changes so fast there is no way to know when you'll be a captain logging PIC 121 time.


How do you know this is something you are cut out for? I can't help but think you are getting yourself in way over your head.

Others have suggested and I agree, get yourself a flexible job to pay for flying lessons. Work yourself through it one rating at a time. One you get your private cert, and have had a serious look at what it will take to get instrument rated, then reevaluate your situation.

PRS Guitars

Really? I’d way way rather deal with all of that than a $100k loan. That $100k loan is going to be very stressful if your plan doesn’t work out...(and even if it does) fail multiple checkrides, DUI, economic downturn, age 67 retirement stagnation, or you don’t like the job.

On that last point, you have a history of jumping onto a path and not following it through. Seems like you are looking for a magic solution. This is a disaster waiting to happen. New wife, no job, massive debt, whatever you do, please put off having kids until you clean up this mess.

JohnBurke

Doesn't anybody rob banks any more?

Lazy.

Theorganist92

Ok. So the solution would definitely be military. Change course for a minute, what does reserve flying entail? I heard today that it is not all the commitment I heard it was before. You have the ability to ask time off for important things. So of course, this is something I’m much more inclined towards, especially after reading these posts.


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galaxy flyer

IF, big IF, you want to serve, it’s definitely the way to go and you’ll get the best introduction into the career. If you don’t want to serve and just expect a free ride to an airline job, DO NOT DO IT and you will be miserable. Not everybody deploys, but lots get to visit various remote locations. Think C-17 or C-5.

GF

Jrose22

Okay, so look, you will need to go to a part 141 school and finance the tuition. Someone has banned my last thread because they don't want anybody on this forum to see that I found a program in Arizona for flight enthusiast who want their commercial with all ratings, but don't want to pay $85,000! Go to African Prince dot com and enroll in a 141 program with $750 down and $193 a month interest free with NO qualifying! You will not find a better program, cost, or terms anywhere in the country! I DO NOT own this organization. I promote them because they are a nonprofit that assist young want to be pilots. Whoever is banning my post do not want all of us that is in your position to see this post because of either competition or something political. I don't care about any of that stuff! I only care about people like us not having to get raked over the coals with outfits like Emery Riddle and the like. If you have $750, and can afford to pay $193 a month, you found a diamond in the rough my friend! Check them out. Honestly, before they tear this post down.

Theorganist92

Lol, sent straight from a member of 4 hours ago to date (and time). Didn’t I read a very similar post on another thread mentioning a different website even?

I may be desperate but not that desperate! Not at all!


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TiredSoul

That’s a scam artist.

Theorganist92

Well aware. I figured it called for some sarcasm.


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Jrose22

Your paying $65k. Why? Go to Chinese Hacker dot com, a nonprofit vetting agency for part 141 only flight schools. You can finish there, and don't keep taking out loans! The Dave Ramsey previous poster is right! Debt will kill relationships and families! $750 down, NO interest and NO qualifying! Ramsey would approve of this type of financing....