My hobby will pay me 6 figures next year. I can live with that.

 

OK, just read quite a few posts from some people who were offended by a posting of mine. I just want to say I DO NOT think there is anything wrong with a young 23 yearold FO. More power to you for getting started at a great age! Earlier I had replied to someone asking about starting out at age 40 and to get to the point I said that LIFE experience for a 2nd career pilot was a definite plus. That is something that a 23 yearold does not have. I didnt say a 23 yearold pilot has no experience. I am aware that a 23 yearold could have a boatload of FLIGHT experience, and that I respect greatly. I was only giving some spirit to someone that might want to give this airline industry a try. So if any of the younger people here were offended I apologize. But I think my post was taken to heart a little to hard. I too am an older pilot/CFI at 36 and I have seen both types of people both immature and not. Bottom line is are you of good moral character and able to make good descisions (ADM) while flying an airplane safely? If yes, then I think you'll be a good airline pilot regardless if your 23 or 53. But what do I know, I am only a CFI sitting on the sidelines waiting to get into the game. Good luck to all.

 

How about a 57 year old new hire ??? I've been flying for 20 + years and have over 400TT with IFR. I'mn thinking about getting my ME comm and take a shot at a 2nd career. All of my hours up till now have been out of my pocket...it would be a dream come true to fly and get paid for it.

 

Tuckster,

With only 3 years left to go, you're probably not going to have much of an airline career (if any), however that doesn't mean that you can't get paid to fly. If nothing else you might consider getting your SE Comm and CFI ratings and teaching on the side for fun!

 

Hm-mm',

make that 7 years, and
WTF

go for it, if that is what you want.

Get some turbine time,
and when the FAA says you have to check out of pt 121,

then fly Falcon or hawker jets for net jets or corporate,

"Use the force Luke"

 

I'd look at 135 if I had the TT but oddly enough, I only have enough TT to fly 121........ And I believe you're right ..... 7 years with the airlines and then maybe corporate. I plan on attending the Pan Am career fair on July 14th. Please say hi if you recognize me ... shouldn't be too many my age floating around.

 

We are all happy for you and share in your joy. The cargo outfits are the last of the old school. Let's all now pray that in ten years your job is unchanged.

SkyHigh

 

Head in the sand? Should I take the hole next to yours? All I am saying is that it is irresponsible for you to make such a selfish choice as a family man.

Fall back or not you will be gone a lot and are passing much of the responsibility of providing and caring for your family off on to your wife. I am glad you can still feel good about it though. I would be humiliated.



SkyHigh

 

Thousands of young professional career minded military personnel with famlies, sometimes both parents in the military, are (by your definition) irresponsible, selfish, pass responsibility, and should be humiliated. I think not !!!!!

I spent a career in the military. My wife was a military RN. We have considerable pride in our professions and have never felt "humiliated."

Individuals and families in ALL PROFESSIONS make decisions based on a balance of priorities, ethics and responsibilities. Your choices are right for you but do not apply to all.

 

Well said.