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Old 15th May 2006 | 13:06
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wbryce
 
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It may be worth putting in an extra couple of hours reading...Have a look at my website specifically on the route page which outlines most steps towards a commercial flying career. Its certainly not bullet proof but it will give a basic understanding.

Read about the whole training process and see if flying is a trade you wish to invest your future in - It may be worth doing a trial lesson flight at your local airfield to ensure you and flying are on the same wavelength. I completed my higher education and decided to goto university, I was accepted to do engineering but I decided to pull out, get a job and pay for my flight training. Something I haven't regretted.

To make money from this industry you must hold a Commercial Pilots License and even when you have this the likelyhood of a job is very much non existent as you require further training, for example - Flying Instructors rating (to work at flying clubs/schools etc) ,Multi Engine rating and Instrument rating, a must for flying light twins commercially.

If this is the career you wish to do then complete your education, get a job and pay for flying hours on a monthly basis. It may take you 4 years to complete your training by self funding but lets face it, so does university.
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