CaptBmckay

Hi All,
I have been in love with aviation since I could talk. Flying has always been something I loved. I currently have a great career in Cyber Security. i own my own home, my cars are paid for but yet I am unfulfilled. I day dream about flying about 90 percent of the day. I am starting training for my Private license next month. Realistically what advice would you give me to help me get to atleast a regional carrier as affordably as possible? We only have one life we might as well do what makes us happy. Thank you for your help

stanthecaddy

If you want to be happy do it for fun!

RawHide

Keep your day job. Buy a plane.

Utah

Buy an IFR certified Cessna 172 or Piper Cherokee with a mid time engine. Use it for your training and time building and sell it for what you paid for it a year later.

Find your own instructor and pay him directly.

Head off to a big school for the multi training. Get instructor rating there and instruct for them until you move on.

SayAlt

Realistically, you should keep your great career in Cyber Security and fly as a hobby with disposable income until you retire in 15-20 yrs. And when I say "fly as a hobby", I actually mean to take it seriously or don't do it at all.

If you really want to fly professionally and have fun doing it, do it when you're already financially secure and can't be manipulated by airline mgmt over pay....and after you have a good flying knowledge/experience base to build on. In the meantime, stay fit so you can still get a 1st class medical if/when you need one.

pagey

TillerEnvy

Run away. Fast.

SayAlt

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1800RVR

Don't buy into all the negativity in here, there are too many miserable people on here with nothing better to do than complain about their career. If you want to do it, then do it. But just be aware of the sacrifices you will have to make. It's not all roses and sunshine, but is very rewarding if it's your dream. You will have to relocate countless times, make a huge financial investment, and be away from your loved ones and friends a lot. My suggestion is, don't get too carried away until after you get your Private. If you get your Private and still love it and can picture yourself doing it as a career, then take the plunge and go for it.

If you decide to pursue it, I would say ATP flight school is the way to go after you get your PPL. Fast track to your ratings, multi time, guaranteed instructor job, tuition reimbursement with some regionals. Just my 2 cents

word302

Friends don't let friends go to ATP. Just sayin'. Go somewhere where you won't be just a number with quality instruction. Smaller schools can usually cater to your individual needs. ATP is much more expensive than needs be, especially for the individual attention you get. You can instruct anywhere you want. All schools are hurting for instructors.