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> I'm now an airline pilot How did you make this move? I've day-dreamed about this, but curious to hear details from someone who did it.
by __derek__ 4y ago
> I'm now an airline pilot
How did you make this move? I've day-dreamed about this, but curious to hear details from someone who did it.
- inoffensivename 4y agoI started taking flying lessons about 7 years ago, and about 4 years ago I got my instructor certificate. I taught people how to fly on weekends and after work until my 1500 hours came up, then I applied to an airline and got a job. The flight instructor thing was actually occasionally rewarding, especially when people landed the airplane by themselves for the first time. Seeing the look of joy and satisfaction on their faces is one of the better parts of this whole flying thing. :)
- __derek__ 4y agoGotcha. You were a hobbyist before. That makes sense. I hear you on the instruction. I used to teach climbing courses as a volunteer, and it was always nice watching people grow more confident.
- pilotdeveloper 4y agoIt's also possible to go to a cheap country to build hours on your bill and getting there faster. In Argentina you could get a wet hour of a Cessna 150 for $50. 1500 hours is 75Kusd. In two o three years you could be there