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06-10-2010 | 08:50 PM
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I am rapidly approaching 40 years old. I have had (thankfully) a very rewarding career outside of aviation. If I build the experience, would I even be considered for hiring by an airline as a second career?
Spare me the lecture of how crazy it would be to jump into this industry. I'm just curious if I could get hired after 40.
Spare me the lecture of how crazy it would be to jump into this industry. I'm just curious if I could get hired after 40.
06-11-2010 | 04:50 AM
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Yes, you definately can, but you're going to have to get moving, and be willing to dump some cash to get all your ratings.
Are you already a Private Pilot? Might want to make sure you enjoy doing the upfront duties first before committing to this whole ordeal
Are you already a Private Pilot? Might want to make sure you enjoy doing the upfront duties first before committing to this whole ordeal
06-11-2010 | 08:19 AM
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Agree with de727ups. As for me, anything above the flight instructor level that comes my way......I will consider myself as being successful in achieving my career goal. Part 91 &/or 135 is the way for me.
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06-11-2010 | 08:27 AM
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I was hired at SkyWest in early 2007 with zero airline experience at 44 y.o. It's not very likely from that point to make widebody US major airline captain.
But, there are plenty of other opportunities in the world, if you're willing to move (a long way) from home. For example, Emirates is hiring, with an age 48 year maximum, if you were to be hired there, you'd probably be a heavy captain by age 58.
Of course, Emirates is not an entry level job, much like any US major carrier. I'm confident that you probably know that world wide, the typical age for mandatory retirement from flying is 65.
But, there are plenty of other opportunities in the world, if you're willing to move (a long way) from home. For example, Emirates is hiring, with an age 48 year maximum, if you were to be hired there, you'd probably be a heavy captain by age 58.
Of course, Emirates is not an entry level job, much like any US major carrier. I'm confident that you probably know that world wide, the typical age for mandatory retirement from flying is 65.
06-11-2010 | 08:43 AM
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You could become a regional airline captain and still have time to climb the seniority ladder (assuming your regional doesn't go BK or lose it's contract).
You could also get on with a major, but since seniority progression is much slower at a major you would spend years paying dues only to finish off as a mid-seniority (maybe) domestic FO...probably too much BS for the brief payoff.
You will need more than just enough money for flight school...I assume your house is paid for and retirement is funded?
You could also get on with a major, but since seniority progression is much slower at a major you would spend years paying dues only to finish off as a mid-seniority (maybe) domestic FO...probably too much BS for the brief payoff.
You will need more than just enough money for flight school...I assume your house is paid for and retirement is funded?
06-11-2010 | 10:23 AM
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You could become a regional airline captain and still have time to climb the seniority ladder (assuming your regional doesn't go BK or lose it's contract).
You could also get on with a major, but since seniority progression is much slower at a major you would spend years paying dues only to finish off as a mid-seniority (maybe) domestic FO...probably too much BS for the brief payoff.
You could also get on with a major, but since seniority progression is much slower at a major you would spend years paying dues only to finish off as a mid-seniority (maybe) domestic FO...probably too much BS for the brief payoff.
I don't know rick....at my age, that wouldn't be such a bad deal if it came to fruition!
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