30ies and looking at starting training... modular folks please chime in? (EU)
Good day all, first time poster, long time lurker here!
Long story short, having always considered/wanted to become a pilot, I'm at a stage in my life now where I am ready to make that move. 31, solid foundation of experience in IT Project Management so there's my backup if it ever all goes tits up becoming a pilot.
Looking at the modular routes, as the integrated/MPL courses are just too costly, plus I hope to be able to work and train to continue building my nest egg.
Still stumped at how this works in the EU - are we modular folks expected to go all the way to (F)ATPL on our own time then pay for type ratings before even having a chance of landing a job? Seems like the US has it easier in that respect, 1500hrs TT, far more low-hour pilot jobs available.. or am I just not finding the right information here? Any sort of information or insight as to your own experiences would be greatly appreciated!