Hey guys,
First things first, I'm not really sure if this is the correct place to ask the given question, but it seemed the most appropriate. And I know this is perhaps the most commonly asked question, but I couldn't find a recent post that reflects the views of the current economy so I thought I'd made a post of my own. (please dont bash me
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Ok, so here's my question: What is the best way to become a commercial airline pilot. not a major airline, but a small regional airline to start a pilot's career.
There have been arguments as to whether or not people should take the military path. Though it may be economical and what not, I'm fairly sure I don't want to take that path as I dont have 20 20 vision, nor does my home country (Japan) offer a significant number of positions for pilots, not to mention the competition.
Here's my situation: I'm graduating HS this year and have applied to colleges in England only. Depending on my IB scores, im thinking about going to Australia or follow through and go to England. Taking a gap year is also an option I'm thinking about.
So yeah, I'm not planning to go to any colleges, at least not in the US, like UND or ERAU. (if there are similar colleges in the UK, please tell me their names!) Im thinking go to college, either after this summer or next year, get a degree (it'll only be 3 years. is that ok?) and manage to get an instructors license by the time I graduate, then become an instructor while compiling hours, then apply for a regional airline.
I've also looked into schemes any they're appealing no doubt, but I seriously doubt I'm bright enough to stand out among the 10,000 applying.
Anyways yeah, sorry for the huge mess. Could anyone offer like a 5 year plan which will make it more probable for me to become a regional pilot?
Thanks in advance guys!