Originally Posted by
icebird47
Also seems like my existing hours and PPL are near useless here with many ATOs?
Obviously it’s a huge financial commitment to jump in to a flying career.
What sort of opportunities are there to build hours initially since cadetships aren’t an option for me?
I’m not attached to the idea of airline flying, and would prioritise flexibility in lifestyle and work location over pay given my circumstances and stage of life.
Not at all - for the modular route and hour is an hour and a PPL is a PPL.
You're already half way there - the next step for you should be to get an EASA class one medical and take the ATPL exams - then you'll be 75% of the way there for an investment of about €5000
Cadetships are the ONLY way to build hours - once you have your license you'll get your first job as an FO and you'll be considered a cadet as far as the airline is concerned. Maybe there's some confusion about what cadet means.
'Flexibility in lifestyle and work location' are mandatory when looking for a cadet pilot job - and your wife needs to understand that.