How's it going,
I'm in a fortunate position cause i'm a Pharmacist and for the past 2 1/2 yrs i've been doing bits of flying and exams while doing locum work to fund it. I'm finishing work in Nov to finish ATPL and MCC which i should have by Feb.
I would go for it if I was you. Flying is all i've ever wanted to do, it has just taken me till now(i'm 31) to (almost) get the licence.
I did get to final stage of Aer Lingus cadetship twice in my twenties but three years ago I decided to go and do it myself.
I could have done it quicker but this way means I haven't to borrow as much money.
My attitude was that I didn't want to look back when I was 50 wishing I had done it. The industry is looking up at the moment due to the budget airlines and they are going to need lots of pilots in the coming years, just look at their a/c orders! A mate with 200hr ATPL just started with Ryanair a few weeks back. He just finished uni and borrowed the money. He's skint now but won't be in a years time!
I've even heard of guys re-mortgaging houses and moving their families to USA to do it!
Thats my thoughts anyway.
