Originally Posted by
Boyhooddreamer
Hello all,
I require some advice on the following subject:
I am a 27 year old who currently works as a Senior Quantity Surveyor who works in Saudi Arabia. Currently I am earning around 110K GBP a year tax free. Ive wanted to become a pilot since no age as I was also an "expat child" and did lots of travelling and was told I never had the intellectual capabilities to do become a pilot. I previously tried out for the CAE Easy Jet scholarships but I didn't get the required marks at that time.
I now have a B.Sc Hons in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management and I am currently completing a PG.Cert In Mechanical and Electrical Quantity Surveying and should be chartered under the RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) by March/April time 2023. So by mid 2023, I'll have 2 degrees and be chartered.
I have seen now that for example TUI are doing a full send for their scholarships for pilots which their starting salary is 32K GBP and the chances of having a job during the 19 months of training is very very slim due to the intenseness off it. Also for example if I get the TUI scholarship (complete hypothetical situation) I could have potentially 40K GBP savings.
***THE ADVICE I AM ASKING FOR***
Do members think that I should scrap the thought of being a pilot due to the severe salary differences currently
OR
Should I just think *f..k it * and just follow what my "heart is telling me" - FYI I think my job is the most boring thing I could think off and would advise completely against any 18 year old becoming a Q.S at uni- Do something fun.
Thank you and I look forward to your responses.
I’d say if you’re making that sort of money at that age, but are still seriously considering it then it’s not a pipe dream.
If you can come back to Europe then you’ll be on that sort of money again when you get captaincy, which will take about five years in a job to do. Add in your training and if you got your skates on you could be there by 35.We do pay tax though!
TUI scheme is the best thing going right now. No risk to you financially, guaranteed(ish) job. Awesome scheme.
Reapply for ezy, that’s also a good scheme. Other than the main airline ones though you can steer clear of the sausage factory L3 type schools. Modular you’ll go at the speed of cash. In your shoes with some dollar behind you it could be 15/16 months to get the lot done if you can go full time. I assume given your circumstances you’re okay with some hard work.
Ask yourself though, in 20 years time would you be happy to still be staring at spreadsheets all day? You’ll be better off undoubtedly, but will you be happier?
I’ve only had to do real jobs for a few years before flying, I can’t think of anything I’d rather do. I truly get excited to work and get genuine enjoyment from it. I’d rather be working than not a lot of the time. 99.9% of people can’t honestly say that.