Originally Posted by
Iwanttoflybut...
Thanks for both your replies. Re-assurance is something I will provide myself, what I need is realistic outlooks from those who know how much of a struggle it is or may be.
It is my dream, absolutely. I would go down the modular path, keep my day job and incur in 0 debt. But it’s not my dream to get rated, be down a lot of money, and not having a path towards a job. This is what I still do not understand -> other than the RYR 30k route, what are people doing to eventually land in the cockpit of an airliner? Or is it just the fact that most never make it there?
Need to think about it, a lot.
It is good you're researching as much as you can before applying to any flight school. That's shows you're serious!
Ryanair accepts pretty much "everyone" as long as they
pay for the typerating. That is why you see so many fresh fATPL holders starting there, cause Ryanair knows they are desperate for an airline job. Other gets accepted by airlines like Wizz air etc. Some are working as flight instructors, TKI, at Burger King, Lidl etc.
The thing is, most people who start at flight school don't think about the consequences. Most won't even make it to the big airliners. And also, don't fall for the term: pilot-shortage, often used by flight schools to lure students. There is nothing called pilot-shortage, there are more than enough jobless pilots with 1000 of hours who are ready to work..
However, if you are dedicated towards becoming an airline pilot, and give everything you have, you will eventually land in the cockpit! Don't forget that.