Hi All,
Just recently joined the forum after starting my research into obtaining an ATPL.
Short introduction: I'm located in Brussels, Belgium, close to the Airport. After obtaining my Bachelor in Law I decided to go work in our family business, 5 years later my parents decided to go on retirement and sell the business. I decided not to take it over because I was dreaming of being a pilot one day. Visited several flight school to get a taste of the program and the costs coming along with it. Covid hit, and so was the aviation industry. I decided to change my route and went for a Masters in Management in order to position myself better in the job market. Obtained it in 2023 and started working at DHL. Now one year later I'm earning well and have a good position, but everyday I'm confronted with aviation and started to think about it more and more..
In the meanwhile I turned 32, and I'm wondering If getting an ATPL is 'too late'? Is being in your 30's a disadvantage when starting your first job in aviation?
Many thanks,
All the best,
Arno