future pilot
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Hi All, I’ve been a long time member around here but have mostly been a lurker for the last few years. This topic gets discussed fairly often but hoping to get some advice to help me make a decision based on my specific circumstance. A few years back, I started training with the full intention of making it to the airlines. To make a very long story short, lack of money and a deferred medical put the goal on the back burner. I’m now 31, have a new job that I somewhat enjoy that pays very well and a baby girl on the way (Wife and I’s first). Ever since we found out my wife is pregnant, I can’t stop thinking about how I gave up on something that has been a goal since I was a kid.
In the essence of getting to the point… I’m kicking around the idea of re-applying for my medical and IF granted (AME is fairly confident I will get it) pursuing training again. My wife is on board with the idea so long as family comes first. She is fully aware of the demands of the career. I travel quite a bit for work as it is so this would likely not be too much of a change. My plan is to train part time through at least Instrument, from there I can re-assess if I want to transition to full time. Has anyone done their training while managing a full time job and newborn/infant? If so, I would greatly appreciate any words of wisdom you have. I’ve also been reading that the job market is restricting and low time, time building jobs are harder to come by. Nobody here has a crystal ball but I am curious what everyone’s thoughts are on the future of pilot hiring. Lastly… am I crazy for wanting to do this?
In the essence of getting to the point… I’m kicking around the idea of re-applying for my medical and IF granted (AME is fairly confident I will get it) pursuing training again. My wife is on board with the idea so long as family comes first. She is fully aware of the demands of the career. I travel quite a bit for work as it is so this would likely not be too much of a change. My plan is to train part time through at least Instrument, from there I can re-assess if I want to transition to full time. Has anyone done their training while managing a full time job and newborn/infant? If so, I would greatly appreciate any words of wisdom you have. I’ve also been reading that the job market is restricting and low time, time building jobs are harder to come by. Nobody here has a crystal ball but I am curious what everyone’s thoughts are on the future of pilot hiring. Lastly… am I crazy for wanting to do this?