Merritt
8th Aug 2005, 15:57
Guys,
Apologies for the sort of thread I imagine you see on a regular basis but I need some impartial advice...
I am currently 28years old (29 next week) and seriously considering a change of career and pursuing my dreams of becoming a commercial airline pilot. I realise that due to my age, time is against me if I intend to follow this path.
I have looked at a number of approaches including self funding & the CTC training program... I have come to the conclusion that self funding will probably be better for my circumstances as I understand few airlines are prepared to take on cadets at my lofty age. I also don't like the idea of being tied to a particular airline (to the tune of £60k) before I even have the qualifications and then be stuck on a compromised salary for 7 years because the airline have me over a barrel.
I have seen various (read HUGE) figures for self funding but what can I expect it to cost from where I am now (no training or experience) to sitting in the cockpit of a commercial airliner? Is it possible to get all the training / exams etc cheaper by taking a modular approach i.e. if I start off by getting a PPL & go from there? If so - what sort of total cost can expect including type rating?
My other basis for considering a modular approach is that I have a house and wife with bills to consider! My other half does work full time so if necessary I probably could undertake an integrated course but I don't think I would be very popular.
I don't want the financials to stand in my way of this but the more I look into it, the less promising it becomes.
All advice appreciated!
Thanks,
Steve M
Apologies for the sort of thread I imagine you see on a regular basis but I need some impartial advice...
I am currently 28years old (29 next week) and seriously considering a change of career and pursuing my dreams of becoming a commercial airline pilot. I realise that due to my age, time is against me if I intend to follow this path.
I have looked at a number of approaches including self funding & the CTC training program... I have come to the conclusion that self funding will probably be better for my circumstances as I understand few airlines are prepared to take on cadets at my lofty age. I also don't like the idea of being tied to a particular airline (to the tune of £60k) before I even have the qualifications and then be stuck on a compromised salary for 7 years because the airline have me over a barrel.
I have seen various (read HUGE) figures for self funding but what can I expect it to cost from where I am now (no training or experience) to sitting in the cockpit of a commercial airliner? Is it possible to get all the training / exams etc cheaper by taking a modular approach i.e. if I start off by getting a PPL & go from there? If so - what sort of total cost can expect including type rating?
My other basis for considering a modular approach is that I have a house and wife with bills to consider! My other half does work full time so if necessary I probably could undertake an integrated course but I don't think I would be very popular.
I don't want the financials to stand in my way of this but the more I look into it, the less promising it becomes.
All advice appreciated!
Thanks,
Steve M