Is it late for...

[s8n]

me to become a pilot? I'm 17 (just turned). I've always a had my heart on aviation.

I've got some choices to make, I'll be studying in Ateneo, UP, or MAPUA. I want to take up Mechanical Engineering then most probably followed up by Aeronautical Engineering. I want to know if airliners will look at my resume (of course after I have much practice with the plane and get my hours) and be impressed with having my flight hours backed up with Mech/Aero Engineering.

I'm half Greek/Filipino, lived almost all my life in the UAE and was hoping to train there for pilot lessons, unfortunately, UAE take only the locals.

I live in Manila, but from Pampanga. And most probably by the age of 18 I'll be starting to train, and maybe this January I can take my PPL.

Still a thought with CIA and PAL. I hear that PAL will pay for your education, I don't mind the money as I am pretty much backed with that. I want a place that an airliner will not have second thoughts about me. It's either one of them. Oh, and if I do take the PPL lessons, it'll be at OMNI.

Am I in any good chance? too late?

Please, your thoughts and feedbacks would be much appreciated.


Regards,
s8n

[airbus2boeing]

God almighty, you're making me cry. I started my flight training when I was 30 years old.

[s8n]

I'm sorry mate. So I guess I'm pretty much safe?

I'll keep you guys updated with things that happen in my aviation life. :)

Regards,
s8n

[Airplane Crazy]

It depends. A lot of airlines in Asia loves guys with engineering backgrounds. Some even hav a technical majoring subject as a requirement. A lot of airline in Asia won't even interview if you study political science or something. So if you wanna fly in Asia I think you are on the right track. If you got the money I say for your flight training go to US. It's the most affordable one. I don't know if it's the best, but it is about as good you need. I don't know anything about trining in UAE. The only advise I got for you is avoid going to places that are new or just started cause you might get stuck with the company not being ready on time for certain things. Specially in Asia some schools will take you saying hey next month we are going full throttle and that next might not come for years.

For flying in western nations such as Canada, US yes airlines definitely like people with engineering backgrounds, but if you have the hours and experience than they absolutely don't care what you studied.

[Eight Ball]

S8n - what are you talking about ????..... 17 and you think it's too late ??

Who have you been talking to ?....

Yep, come to Omni and I'll fill you in.

Just leave your tail and horns at the door before you go in... you little devil

[ssangyongs]

How much we need to pay for a FI rating in Omni. Have they started to receive their twin? Last February/March i emailed them asking about twin engine flying but they have none at that time. Capt Raymond Cabredo is nice but i'm not sure about BHG

[Eight Ball]

Yes they have already gotten their twin.

I'll be organizing an FI course in the near future on the Seneca as I will be instructing. Give us a call if interested. Must have at least 50 hrs command on twin to qualify. Otherwise, do an FIC (flight instructor course) on a single initially.

BHG is cool..... he's a fair man.

[roxar]

hi ssangyong..
where been?..
what u do now?..
eight ball what type of twin a/c u use?..
and if i have a oz license do i need to convert b4 i take the MECIR?or maybe FI?

[jester_icarus]

S8n,

You're only 17 and you are backed with money??!!!!! WOW!!!!! how fortunate.

S8n...just want to share a few things. in a few short time that i instructed i found that the best pilots were the hungry ones.

These were the ones that were on limited means and i mean they had to scrounge for flying time. They are the ones that usually hold up a sign on the flight-line that says "will work for flight time".

The reason why i say this is that people will notice and operators will tend to take you under their wings and let you fly their planes. This is one way of building time..if one is on limited means.

When you get your CPL/IR and a newly minted purchsed type rating and you get a seat on a shiny jet... im envious. REALY. well deserved.

When you get your CPL/IR and have accumalated hours and hours flying various a/c add on the type rating...and then get hired by your peers in the airlines....you got my respect.

With the financial backing you will have...BE HUNGRY!!!!

Good Luck and "keep the blue side up"

[chileno 777]

Is it late for...
me to become a pilot? I'm 17 (just turned


This must be a joke!! :confused:....a very bad one:*!!

[ssangyongs]

hi roxar,

i dont want to reveal much but i'm under jet training in down under contracted to Temasek Air. If you know what i mean. With all frustrated cargo jocks in Temasek scrambling and fighting about housing allowance increase i chose not to join their discussion and keep a low profile lately so that they wont rape me with all accusations and inquiries how i managed to get into Temasek Cargo.

It's good to know that Omni have started to offer ME rating. Thanks for the offer 8Ball. How much do Omni pays you? Or you obtain FIC from them and they offered you the job? With or without bond.

[s8n]

I'll give you PM when I start the training and all. Thanks for the offer really.

Do you know anyone by the name of Edward? or something? he's at OMNI.

[Eight Ball]

They have 5 Edward's there, which one ??? :)

[s8n]

or maybe Edgar. One of them knows my mom and called her like yesterday. Maybe you could check on it? :}