I'm sure many of you have been asked this planty of times, but I feel like I need to post this question. Also, before you tell me use the search function. I've gone through almost every thread related to getting my CPL, as far as prospects and pay are concerned. None of which is current
. Which leads me to my question. What are the prospects/pay for FAA CPL holder?
I'm going to be finished with my A&P schooling this May and I'm at a junction. If I don't pursue this now I feel as if I'm going to pass on something I've wanted to do since I was very young. I have found a few schools on the airport where I currently work and it would be too easy to get my training within rock throwing distance of where I work.
I have access to the funds it would take to get my CPL and CFI which, from talking with the schools around the state comes to about 90,000USD.
The only doubt I'm having is that after I'm done blowing a decent sized house worth of money, will I make it back? Or will it go to waste? I have been looking for some pilots around the airport to speak with about my prospects but I haven't had enough time to sit down and actually talk about it. So I appeal to the PPRUNE'rs : suggestions, experiences, ect? Also, will having my A&P with helicopter powerplant experience help with getting a job? Anything contrusctive is appreciated.
