Pilot training costs and possible careers
Hi all,
Forgive me if some/all of this information has already been discussed before.
I am 31 from London (UK), and have deiced I want to learn how to fly.
I'm aware it costs a fair amount to train, and that to be a commercial pilot is much more expensive than just the standard PPL.
So, what I wanted to ask is, if one had only the PPL, is it possible to earn an income with this level? If not, what is the minimum requirement to be able to earn from this skill? Do you have to have the full ATPL (which seems to cost a crazy amount of money, even through a modular route, with no guarantee of a job after).
My questions are based around being able to recover the costs of training, and actually being able to enjoy this without it draining a hole in my pocket continuously. So it appears the only way to do that, is to be employed as a pilot.
Does anyone know the most cost effective way to become a pilot and earn an income from it? Wether that be training in different countries etc.
And at what level can someone start to earn?
Sorry if these questions are quite broad, I'm new to this.
Thanks for reading.