Economics major looking to become a pilot
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Economics major looking to become a pilot
Hey thanks in advance for the help! Currently in school going to get a BS in Economics will be done by 2021. However I want to go to flight school after to become a commercial pilot. As a means of getting there I am thinking about joining the Air Force reserves and using the GI bill to help cover some of it and the rest by taking out a loan / family help. I am looking at some schools that seem really good like Blue Line Aviation in NC or Lift Academy in IN. I'm from VA. Not looking to go to ATP heard a lot of bad stuff about them. I flew a little bit in High School in a 152 and loved it and my grandfather flew as well he was a big influence on me to fly. I believe it is an amazing time to join with the shortage starting up and bonuses increasing as well. I know Republic Airways are giving out 20K FO bonuses and that could also help pay off the loan. I've looked into the military but I don't want to do an 8-12 year contract with them and only get paid around 100k a year. I would rather do commercial because by year 12 its more in the 200k. Yes and No I'm flying because of the money but also because I love to fly. I think I want to just get through training now and not have to pay as I go I don't want to spend 4-6 years getting requirements more like 1-3 years for me. If you have any questions or advice that would be super awesome thanks.
PS I did not spell check so don't hate me
PS I did not spell check so don't hate me
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Seriously consider a pilot slot in the ANG or USAFR. If you're interested in serving anyway, may as well go that route if qualified.
After your initial active duty for training (two, maybe three years), you can revert to traditional part-time reserve duty and get a job at a regional airline. Then you'll be progressing your career on both military and civilian tracks in parallel. You'd pretty much have your pick of the best major airline jobs when you have some flight time.
With military wings, you'll qualify for majors with less flight time than a civilian, and it's more of a sure thing to get called with mil experience (some civilians do all the right stuff, still never get called, and stay a regional for life).
After your initial active duty for training (two, maybe three years), you can revert to traditional part-time reserve duty and get a job at a regional airline. Then you'll be progressing your career on both military and civilian tracks in parallel. You'd pretty much have your pick of the best major airline jobs when you have some flight time.
With military wings, you'll qualify for majors with less flight time than a civilian, and it's more of a sure thing to get called with mil experience (some civilians do all the right stuff, still never get called, and stay a regional for life).
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