ACP306 Am I Too Old To Become A Cargo Pilot At 41

[@truckerownerops]

Great info still keeping the dream alive zero hours age 44 starting next year hopefully.

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

That is great! Just keep taking one step each day towards your dream. I am glad you are keeping the dream alive!

[@davidholm3961]

45 here with a PPL and taking the leap into a career in aviation coming from a pretty comfortable job in finance. Finance just didnt inspire me anymore and I love to fly. You only live once!

[@mojo7618]

Congratulations, these comments are such an inspiration.

[@SOPHIAFLYGIRL]

I'm 53, 54 in October. I have 65 hours toward my PPL and want to switch to an airline career but fear age will hinder my chances.

[@mojo7618]

if you can get into the regionals in two years or so, you will have 10 years with the regionals, I am not sure how much you are making in your current job but financially you can easily make 6 figures in some regional airlines in 3-4 years, if finances are not an issue, then you will just enjoy your life and you can do whatever you want. Congratulations that you are passionate about this and wish you best of luck

[@hotautos]

Don't let anything stop you! How did things turn out? Its Nov 2024 I hope and pray you made it!!

[@Makethings987]

41 years old in two months and 3 hours into my PPL flying of Zephryhills KZPH! When I was 17 I actually did ground school in Brazil, unfortunately didn’t have the money to fly. Now I have a comfortable office job at Amazon and jumping on this train! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

I am glad the podcast has inspired you. Remember to do something every day to move forward in your career. Please keep us up to date on your progress.

[@Rafael-lz1sv]

I am 36, cfi over 1000h. Soon 1500 and then big planes. And initial training was in IAA at KLAL. Sun&fun is awesome event for each and every pilot. And I was an international student. Keep going to my dream.

[@mojo7618]

I am 33 and working toward becoming a commercial pilot, I was wondering if we could connect off youtube.

[@et9120]

I'm a 30 year old Computer Scientist, and although I love my career, I've always dreamed of being a Cargo pilot.

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

I was a 33 year old computer scientist when I changed careers. I love my aviation career!

[@mojo7618]

@@AviationCareersPodcast 33 here and working toward becoming a commercial pilot, I also wanna fly cargo and have been listening to your podcast for about 6 years now but had to finish a college degree and save some money. Also been working in IT for few years.

[@Valy18]

35 here working on my CPL/ frozen ATPL (Europe)

[@jjjj5452]

thanks for the vid, keep it up

[@DonB1full]

I'm 39 and I hopefully going to start this year 🙏🏼 it's been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember!

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

Great to hear. It is a wonderful career. Please keep us up to date as to your progress and don't forget to do something each day to move forward in your career!

[@tomhe2100]

I just started to get my PPL. Ready for fly today. Have a good day. 👍

[@ivanguzenko7491]

Thank you for the great topic. Could you please shoot a video for many 40+ guys on the best fast paths to cargo for ppl like us. We don’t have much time so we don’t need just to move fast. But to move in the right direction as well. Appreciate any feedback!

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

Absolutely, but remember this the best way to any job flying is building hours which can be done in many ways.

[@ivanguzenko7491]

@@AviationCareersPodcast quick question Sir. Do you think flying single engine 152 might be actually a valuable hour building (if it is ifr equipped and I do approaches)? Cause I thought only multi and “working hours” like CFI really matter.

[@jaxav8r]

I think one of the BEST suggestions you could've offered to the guy was to advise him to go to an accelerated program (like ATP academy) for his remaining ratings...or somewhere similar where you acquire all ratings -- PPL to MEII- -- in 3 months (ish)

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

Choosing an accelerated program can be a good option depending on the persons personal and financial situation. It is best to take a more holistic approach when choosing the best training option. That is what we discuss during our career coaching sessions to determine what the best path is for each individual. To find out more visit: www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/

[@Fly-q6c]

I’m 45 working on my aviation degree, and looking for my first CFI job. No one can tell you it’s too late. Just do it

[@MaxRank]

I’m 47 just beginning myself. Never to late to fly some freight

[@jasonhinson3812]

It’s a “recession”? Well, the Whitehouse press briefing said “not a recession” …they would lie would they?

[@mojo7618]

This video was on oct 2020 in the middle of the pandemic high unemployment, now unemployment is under 3%, there was not a time in history that a recession has came with such a low unemployment rate. But there is an economic stagnation and its here to stay for a while due to the amount of money they printed during covid.

[@jimprior5700]

I don't know why it might be easier to get an air cargo job . I would say a chance of getting into Fedex would be very slim. It's what most guys shoot for but good luck. Cargo doesn't mean less qualified, the very often fly at max. weight. Did you check out the purple runway program.

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

There are many types of cargo jobs. Some are flying small single engine aircraft and others are flying large jets. The larger the plane and especially the larger the compensation the more competitive it is to get hired. The purple runway program along with other pathways to the jets are good programs for many pilots.

[@jimprior5700]

plz tell me about the scholarships

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

Check out our website www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/ to learn more.

[@FEETLE]

Well atle at least, he's realistic 😮‍💨

[@danbuffington75]

Ameriflight hires 65+ years old.

[@mojo7618]

Do you know, how much is the captain pay overthere ?