Originally Posted by
Anzestricelj
Hello!
First of all I want to say that I want your brutal honesty here. I have been a fan of aviation ever since I was little. Now I am 18 and my next planned step is a flight school with zero to fATPL program. Cost is 55k which luckily my parents can pay, its not a lot for them but at the same time it isn't exactly pocket money. Now here is my question after I complete all my licenses and get my fATPL how hard do you guys think it will be to get the job? I know its hard to predict aviation industry in 2 years but honestly I dont want my parents to spend 55k and then im going to be jobless. Keep in mind that I won't have my type rating. Please be honest because I am not as experienced about aviation and job market as you are and thats why I need to hear your truth opinion. Is it worth to become an airline pilot in these days? Thank you!
My first tip, stay Humble. Saying that 55K is not a lot for your parents looks a bit arrogant. Many wish they had parents who could afford to pay 55K, And are always going to dream to become a pilot but they never will be as they will Never be able to come up with that money.
These kind of statements show to me you are not very mature yet. Dont take me wrong or take it bad that I say this. Just my tip.
18 straight out of High School and going for pilot training is not the best strategy.
First learn for something useful outside of aviation. This does not need to be University, can also be Plumber, Electricien. Something where you can make reasonable money if 💩 hits the fan.
An example: we all know a few years ago, COVID. Many pilots lost their jobs. Many of which just like yourself, had ONLY their High School Diploma and went straight to Pilot School after. Got a job. Flown for years, 1000s of hours. Flying medium and heavy jets as a Captain.
All of a sudden they found themselfes jobless.
As a pilot you are considered in most countries as an unskilled worker.
Meaning, you fall back on bad paid jobs. From cockpit, to working a low paid job in Logistics, or like me, DHL Package Courier and Takeaway Food Courier.
Just get another Diploma. This gives you also life experience. When you are 23 you are still young enough to start and still have plenty more years to come to have a nice career.
In the meanwhile maybe pick up glider flying.
Watch ALL Episodes of Air Crash Investigation. There are 24 seasons 😉.
Good luck.