Some advice for someone considering a career change
Wondering if I can get some good advice from some pilots out there. I am turning 35 and considering a career change . I would like to be a commercial pilot. I am currently a licensed aircraft engineer endorsed on the little buses to the big buses,Boeings to Embraers but what I would really like to do is fly. Obviously I have many questions. I guess the number one question is ,am I too old to start this dream of mine? What would be my career prospects ,and where could I reasonably end up? I understand left seat on a 777 is a bit much . Financially I would be able to pay for my training and fast track it as much as I could . I have been with my current employer 12 years now and have good seniority but am willing to give it up to fly. I here Jazz is taking guy's right out of flight school but wonder if my age would be an issue? I have a canadian/european passport as well and saw some schools down in the states that give JAA licenses for about 50k completed in about a year , would this be a good option? Obviously I would prefer to stay in Canada as it is home ,but am willing to explore any options . I am married but have no children so it makes it a bit easier if we have to move. What are the good flight schools in Canada ? How could I build my time quickly? Answers or advice to any of these questions would be much appreciated.