It can be a difficult career.

There is almost no career as a pilot that is 9-5. Not that we are aware of, anyway.

@@careersteer6497 thank you for taking the time to let me know

Usually Military pilots already have training, so transition to civilian pilot jobs is easier.

Sorry you feel that way. Maybe you could start a channel and provide a much superior experience. (We will wait…)

It’s definitely a great time to start, Garth. There has basically never been a better time in history to become a professional pilot. Have fun and study hard. Treat it like the serious profession it is because many lives depend on it.

I'm 43 as well and have a very similar story. All I really need is money to get back into flight training. Life also gets in the way for me too

Generally, yes.

Thanks Ben! You're welcome.

lmao

Don’t put yourself down think as your years of service to others as the place YOU needed to be just be glad your still wanting to learn I’m 27 and been doing security or food production work for big companies and I’ve always loved planes and helis I just want to do something that has meaning and fun purpose I’m proud of ya man keep striving

@@DALONEWOLF108 thanks for the kind words . Strange to hear these days as people are so quick to be negative . 😄 👍

@@Vgk36 I just like to see others succeed man

To further educate some of you that would like to work on helicopters. Keep in mind that Air Ambulance Services such as Metro Aviation, Air Methods, PHI, Air Evac, and every other WILL require experience on helicopters. So just an A&P may not be enough. Air EMS does pay very well so these positions hire the "best of the best" if I can say it that way. Try to enroll in a factory school if possible. Airbus and Bell both have schools in Dallas. This may be the fastest way to become an entry level mechanic. Try for a heavy maintenance position as you will gain the experience you need.

Thanks Brian, I believe that's a custom patch that she had made.

Can apply with the airlines. Best wishes.

Haha. That’s certainly a unique viewpoint. He’s a pilot and not accustomed to being interviewed by anyone other than the FAA.

@@careersteer6497 It wasn't a jab at him. I know the feeling and the look personally. So I can sympathize.

You can do it. Don't make assumptions that may not be true at all. Go for it.

They can definitely make more depending on experience and location.

Rob, I think there is a reasonable demand for instructors, isn't there? Maybe not so much here in California though.

Yes, He is well under 65!

@@neatstuff1988 pls elaborate on that, at 62 , can you keep flying as an FO only after 65? Are you sure about that? That actually affects my personal situation. I'm suprised I dont know the answer to myself.

Yes, it can be tough.

@@careersteer6497 people need to know that, before they attempt it

@@geddon436 Definitely. Cody does mention it but it should be a bit more pronounced.

ATC is an amazing career. We will be interviewing several controllers in the coming months.

@@careersteer6497 It is open hiring season there now for people under 30. This rarely happens. They want 1500 students.

@@thatguy7085 Yes. And they are covered under the FERS retirement system (Federal Employees Retirement System) that gives them a pension for life if they retire with 20 or more years of service.

That’s great. I think the minimum is 1,500 total hours. So you’re close. All the best!

@@careersteer6497 , THX

Hi Dannial, I would try and reach out to flight schools and whoever else might be able to help you get any questions answered. Good luck to you.

Get a job fueling...you'll be in contact with many resources

@@sophiasocal68 Excellent idea.

Thanks Steve. Always great to see that you're still checking us out. Thanks for that, we appreciate it, as it's tough to get going on a new channel.

Thank you Nihao. We are also planning to interview hospital nurses and many others. Please stay tuned!