2006-12-16 08:43:28 · 13 answers · asked by astima 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
31 is not to late to consider being a pilot no way. Go for it lots of luck. I know of a 58 year old man going into the priesthood. And there is a 40 year old that just entered the police academy here in my city he is even a grandfather. Our fire department has about 6 over the age of 30 and they go all out.
2006-12-16 09:11:14 · answer #1 · answered by jmc 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe as a noob in the military that may be too old for some jobs, but it has been 10 years for me out of service to know for sure. It is not like mach 3 and upside down in a 747 is going to happen, 31 in the real world is not old. - go for it!
2006-12-16 14:39:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, it depends. If you are looking for sponsorship it will be quite difficult. Check out the airleague and CTC wings and also GAPAN on the internet for age restrictions. If you are heading for just a PPL then go for it. If you are self funding an ATPL you'll be fine as long as you have about £50-70,000 but I would reccommend the above organisations as they have a wealth of information and may help you to persue your ambitions as they are doing with me. Best of luck and I sincerely hope you make it.
2006-12-17 10:25:55 · answer #3 · answered by chrisbowe82 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Age-wise, not too late.
However, know what you are getting in to. Look at the industry.
Ask this question to long time professional pilots (if that is what you are considering) and ask about quality of life issues. Ask how they view the TREND of QOL, pay, retirement and work rules.
Then proceed accordingly.
2006-12-16 11:35:02 · answer #4 · answered by herkco 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The old adage "you can't teach an old dog new tricks is certainly not true. However if you are thinking of taking to the skies you will need an aeroplane not a ladder and you need to be A1 fit.
2006-12-17 01:59:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I started at 30 with no experience and no military background. Now I am an instructor/line pilot on B-737 clearing 130K year. Remember it takes perseverance time and money.
2006-12-16 09:35:09 · answer #6 · answered by It's_notme 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
no 31 is quite young for a pilot, i suppose depends on what aircraft you want to fly and you want do it professionally.
2006-12-17 02:50:28 · answer #7 · answered by phil 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hell no, I just went through truck driving school, and we had a 65 year old in there,, I would say no, not at all 31 is still very young, grab ahold of the wings, and fly!!!
2006-12-16 08:46:21 · answer #8 · answered by bryan_w74 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I started flying when I was 38!! Now I'm working on becoming an instructor.
2006-12-16 10:46:53 · answer #9 · answered by barrych209 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not really..but they make you retire at 65 i think. or maybe its 60.
but it is true the sooner, the better. You just need lots of money
2006-12-16 14:29:03 · answer #10 · answered by Dirty Pony, I Can't Wait to Hose You Down 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋