How much did you spend on training?
03-14-2015, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by TEX2
Zero dollars. Navy all the way. I was 31 when I got winged (and incredibly lucky since the rules changed after). I also had sinus surgery, PRK, and slight curvature to my lower lumbar...and I still got through NAMI. People are quick to say that certain ailments are disqualifying, but you never know until you actually research it. You can start (at least for the Navy/Marine side) by researching your condition in the U. S. Navy Aeromedical Reference and Waiver Guide. It will say whether conditions are NPQ (not physically qualified) or not. Many NPQ conditions are WR, or waive-able. This means that you're not technically qualified, but a waiver is recommended.
It can be a real ass pain to get through NAMI, but the rewards of building hours while getting paid as an officer are well worth it. Persistence can pay, and I'd exhaust every military avenue before attempting the traditional pay-your-way route. Good luck
It can be a real ass pain to get through NAMI, but the rewards of building hours while getting paid as an officer are well worth it. Persistence can pay, and I'd exhaust every military avenue before attempting the traditional pay-your-way route. Good luck
03-14-2015, 05:13 PM
#12
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Position: CFI, CFII
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US military is training fewer pilots. There is a growing chance you will be selected to fly drones, which do not translate into a job flying later. The odds are not in your favor; maybe 1 in 5 to 10. You will also not be able to start at an airline until your mid 30s, so folks receiving training in the private sector will have a 10 year jump on you seniority-wise.
I would not recommend a large flight school or a college aviation degree program; if you think it's worth doing as a career, and then grab everything up to and including CFI unless you have an "in" with someone looking for low time commercial pilots.
Not sure about financing, but if you can stay away from huge pilot mills, then do so.
I would not recommend a large flight school or a college aviation degree program; if you think it's worth doing as a career, and then grab everything up to and including CFI unless you have an "in" with someone looking for low time commercial pilots.
Not sure about financing, but if you can stay away from huge pilot mills, then do so.
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