Taking the plunge.
Right, I know I should maybe be looking on the 'so you want to become a helicopter pilot' thread to find some answers, but I'm wanting some honest feedback from current heli pilots to give me a better idea.
Im 28 years old from the UK and it's always been a lifelong dream to become a helicopter pilot, and after recently taking some lessons has confirmed this! I'm currently a qualified retained firefighter and HGV mechanic working within a family business earning a decent wage and with the imminent handover of the successful family business to myself, the problem is that I cannot imagine myself doing this job for the rest of my working life and cannot shake off the continuing thought of becomming a pilot. I also have a wife and 2 young daughters.
I currently have the opportunity to loan the necessary funds from a family member to complete my helicopter training (to include JAA cpl with atpl theory + ME IR). My main objective is to become a pilot in the North Sea, but my questions are:
- Is the position I am in with a family and future business worth the gamble to pursue a lifelong dream and become a helicopter pilot?
- What are the realistic chances of gaining a job offshore with low hours?
Thanks.