I am going to be attending ERAU soon (for my second degree, already have a BA) and I keep hearing the aviation industry is really unstable. Is it really such a bad career to become a commercial pilot or should I roll the dice and try for a military pilot?
2007-07-23 19:41:48 · 5 answers · asked by i_dunno 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
There is an upcoming shortage of pilots in the US, and minimums are getting lower and lower. If you love flying, then follow your dream. If you're only into it for the money, then it will be a much slower process to get to what you are looking for.
To get an idea of the jobs that are out there, you can see them at http://www.avianation.com/aviation_jobs/showjobs.cfm?jobFilter=FREE
2007-07-24 04:56:32 · answer #1 · answered by crew4jets 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Military pilot is a good way to start a flying career. The training is top-notch and free. And you get paid for attending it.
There is usually a market for trained pilots. I think what you are asking is whether or not the career as an airline pilot would be a good choice. Airline pilots usually can find jobs either with airlines or in the corporate world.
Commercial pilots can cover a wider range of specialties and could instruct or do other flying.
Even if you were to get the ratings and decide to do a different career the training is very beneficial and can give you the discipline to do well in other careers.
2007-07-24 02:49:08 · answer #2 · answered by Warren D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm aware of one airline that gives absolute preference to ex-military. I'd say you have a 1-in-ten shot of being accepted as a student pilot for the airliners when there is a flood of military personnel coming out of the service. If not the military route, buy a private airplane and run up the hours in the log book big time. The corporate jockeys seemed to have friends that showed them the way. Take up golf.
2007-07-24 02:54:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although it entails more risk, I believe a military pilot job would be more rewarding. You can later become a commercial pilot after your stint in the military.
Peace and blessings!
2007-07-24 02:52:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its under paid for the hours you gotta work lol choose what you want to do and will be happy at doing think with your heart not your head lol
2007-07-24 02:48:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋