Wow, thank you for that response, I'll just have to continue researching because I'll still can't be for sure which way I'm planning on going, I just know my ultimate goal is to fly a Boeing plane for a major airline. Thank you all for your responses, this is just something that I'm going to continue researching.

Flying for a major is a good goal, and should be the goal for most civilian pilots. But don't worry too much about Boeing...when the time comes and you're making $80K at a regional, you're going to take the first major airline job offer you get since you'll top out at $300K+...even if all they fly are airbus.

As mentioned, why a Boeing?

Of course, when I was younger I had the planes I wanted to fly. Even though he likely hood of that may simply not happen anymore.

After a furlough, ch 11, shutdown, multiple displacements the sage advice I was given long ago rings true;

The plane plane you want to fly is the one you're getting PAID TO FLY. After that, it's the one that has you home the most for the most money. Even if it calls you a "retard"...

You should see if you can get a part time job as a lineman at a local airport. That is where you get paid to refuel planes, move planes, etc. Spending time around the airport will teach you a lot of things about aviation and keep you focused on your goal of flying for United one day. You might even get lucky and meet a pilot who takes an interest in helping you out, whether it is a CFI who give you free/ discounted lessons, an airplane owner who lets you use his plane for training, etc.

John, hes 16 years old, let the kid be.


William get in touch with these guys, I think they might be able to help you out and get you in touch with a mentor.

Professional Pilots of TomorrowProfessional Pilots of Tomorrow

Best of luck Boeings are great airplanes!

Ok, thank you all so much for your replies, they have helped me in my interest in this career, I plan on as of right now, going to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University by applying for a $100,000 scholarship that hopefully I'll win, than use it for the college. Than I would like to graduate from Embry-Riddle, and start flying for the regionals.

Just a heads up, if you're looking for a regional with a CPP to United, look to Commutair, and avoid XJT. I don't think anyone on the bottom half of the list at XJT will ever go over via the CPP, at the rate things are going, and with the SLI with ASA. If you can, talk to line pilots at the regionals, since recruiters will lie through their teeth to get you on board.

Hi William,

My son currently attends Embry-Riddle. Good idea to go for the scholarship.

When he applied, with the acceptance letter, they also offered a $10000 annual scholarship. I said to myself, "If they are offering $10000 without even asking, I wonder what they'll offer if I ask?" They ended up doubling the yearly scholarship award, plus there are other scholarships that can be applied for if you stay on the honor roll.

Good luck!

Mark