zx6r

1-israel is a very small country and the only way to become a commercial pilot is through the militery-and that is impossible-you can train for a private license but there is no way to train for a multi engine and commercial license.
2-i do know from all of you that aviation is different than what it use to be but i dont want it for the money-it has been my dream since i was 10 and now i'm 25 and willing to do anything for a career as an airline pilot.
3-my financial status is not so good because of family problems-and i dont have any support from anyone-there for i asked you kind people for you advice so that i wont spend my money foolishly.i have 2 requests-1-i need you to give a good,cheep school for international students.
2-how is 200-250 flight hours close to what regionals require???-because i read here that they require approximately 800-thank you again for helping

zx6r

my eyes are so tired of searching and reading reviews on flight schools in the usa-wowwww- there are so many crooks in this industry,its almost impossible to find a good and honest flight school

afterburn81

I admire your enthusiasm however, it is exactly what helped to destroy the dream of so many. Don't say that you will do ANYTHING for the job. The people that run airlines know this. They use this to their advantage.

If you wouldn't mind, could you elaborate on this dream of a career as an airline pilot. I'm just curious as to what you predict you will be doing or what is like. I bet you would be surprised at how different is from the old dream of a career. Like I said before, it's not bad. But it's completely different from what you would think. And it's only changing more every day.

So don't do it for the dream. Because that dream doesn't actually exist anymore. Do it for what it is. Ask questions about what it is before you go through all of the trouble of getting yourself through a training program. No regrets.

zx6r

thank you very much for explaining and making me understand what is aviation like these days-i'm sure that you are right about how this area has changed-but i'm convinced that this job is suitble for me because-1-i have no problem being away from home because i have never had a home with stable parents,i have allways lived by myself-alone-so i really wont miss anyone.
2-in my profession i'm a motorbike mechanic but for so long aviation is all that i care about-and believe me the money in mechanics is much worse than in aviation-money was never the real subject here-trust me
-i would really like it if you could tell me any thing that you know about aviation these days-regional requirments???and how much they pay at start???how many flights a pilot takes through one week?? and how much distance time he has between the flights???tell me every thing that can help me understand whats the industry like these-you seem to have a lot of knowledge in the subject and i would be happy if you share it with me-thank you

joejet

why don't you apply to Cathay Pacific cadet program. They pay for all your training and start you at the airline.

TonyWilliams

There's something you share with a lot of pilots. Even work for free.

zx6r

i applied to cathay pacific and i hope they come back to me-but i'm not counting on them-thank you

bcpilot

I appreciate your enthusiasm & persistance, U have made it so far in the forums.

Most important questions, which I don't know, but U should know before U think about flying in USA.
1) Do U need a VISA to enter USA or do U have a Visa Waiver.
2) Are U eligible to work in USA or what would U need to do get a work permit, all airlines & flying schools will need U to be eligible to work in USA before U get hired.

THE GOOD PART.... USA is one of the best countires in the world to learn flying, the quality of Flight Training is one of the BEST in the world, there a lot of places where the weather is favourable for flying year round, the written exams are very easy as compared to JAA or any other part of the world & Flight Examiners are very, very reasonable. One can do the training very fast or slow paced, as per one's needs.

THE BAD PART: Because things are so EASY, there are LOTS OF PILOTS, even Truck drivers & some Taxi drivers have a Pilot's License. It is hard & takes a long time to reach a point where U can have enough income from flying to live a comfortable life. It doesn't mean that it can't be done, it's just difficult.

Now the difficult part: CHOOSING A FLIGHT SCHOOL

Like a lot of people have said, all schools may not be the same but give U the same result in the END.
All high paying schools are not the best. One may give better process & have smooth talking salespersons & sweet talking HOT looking receptionists, but charge U more to pay for better customer service.

Personally, I don't like the part 141 program that much, it is too much DUAL & the instructor is always sitting with U.
If my brother or Kid was to do the CPL, I'd do it in a small school with an OLD or senior Career instructor & use part 61 program. Get the PPL or Private a called in USA, Fly SOLO or with friends to build time, GET INSTRUMENT Rating & then MULTI COMMERCIAL Followed by CFI & CFII.

The choice of school will ultimately depend on your VISA requirements.

The best ADVISE I can think of:

If possible, you should come to USA to visit, then visit some schools in Florida or TEXAS, This is where the major flying training happens, talk to a lot of people, see for yourself & then decide.

WHATEVER U do, DO NOT PAY LARGE AMOUNT OF MONEY UPFRONT to any SCHOOL, NO MATTER HOW GOOD A DEAL THEY OFFER U for paying upfront..... ALWAYS PAY AS U GO or just keep a $300 to $500 deposit to cover 1 day flying.

Hundreds & thousands of foreign students have lost their money who put all money upfront & the school taking the money & running away overnite...