Hi there
I am in a very similar position - 37 next month and a Chartered Surveyor.
I am going modular for two reasons:-
1) I cannot afford to chunk out £60 plus loss of earnings to get my ATPL with 250 max hours
2) I have spoken with OAT and they acknowledge that the age issue is a concern when a group of Integrated students all graduate at the same time, with another lot coming along in a few weeks, and another lot, and another lot
My modular route will be very hard work but it will allow me to keep working to fund it:-
PPL & Night Rating in December 2007
Hour Building in April 2008
ATPL's completed by July 2008
CPL/IR in Aug/Sept 2008
MCC & A320 TR in January 2009
Total cost (inc. overheads) £38,000
If I feel the need to prostitute myself further (and at 38 I might need to) I will pay for 300 hours of F/O Line Experience (another £20k).
I am hopeful that if I work hard and apply myself, I will put myself in the running for a TurboProp job without the need for the TR but you never know.
I think the important thing is that you follow your dream and it helps to have a supportive family around you. It is also important to keep in touch with other similar types as it can get a bit lonely on this personal quest.
Anyone who wants to email me can do so at
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Cheers
Phil