55yr old newly qual. CPL(H)
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55yr old newly qual. CPL(H)
Can anyone help with the following question I was recently asked:
I am hoping to pay my mortgage off in a few years
time and then start helicopter lessons with the spare cash
flow. I would like to then build up my hours for a commercial
course and licence for when I retire. I would be 55 when I retire.
What are the job prospects like for a 55 year old fossil newly
qualified helicopter pilot ?
Obviously a type rating would need to be paid for at the end but realistically what would be the chances of employment?
FP
I am hoping to pay my mortgage off in a few years
time and then start helicopter lessons with the spare cash
flow. I would like to then build up my hours for a commercial
course and licence for when I retire. I would be 55 when I retire.
What are the job prospects like for a 55 year old fossil newly
qualified helicopter pilot ?
Obviously a type rating would need to be paid for at the end but realistically what would be the chances of employment?
FP
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From: London
Fresh Prince,
I know very little about the rotary business but I would imagine there is generally much less opportunity than fixed wing and as usual experience would be king. Therefore, I don't think what you propose is a very good idea unless you have excess money to burn. Why not do a PPL(H) and just enjoy yourself flying for pleasure?
I know very little about the rotary business but I would imagine there is generally much less opportunity than fixed wing and as usual experience would be king. Therefore, I don't think what you propose is a very good idea unless you have excess money to burn. Why not do a PPL(H) and just enjoy yourself flying for pleasure?
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Sorry mate but the answer is not what you want to hear! The fact is that finding a job at 55 is hard even if it's in the field that you have experience in. A career change at 55 is unrealistic - sorry but that's the truth! Don't waste your money! Go fly for fun!
