Corporate Pilot Career

[@aviatorbimmer]

At the ripe age of 50 and after 25 years as a law enforcement officer, getting ready to start pursuing my aviation dream of becoming a pilot. Most definitely setting my sights as a corporate pilot. 🙏🏼 I should start flying training in he next few months. Love your video and insight!

[@careersteer6497]

Thanks Efrain, you can do it now more successfully and faster than anytime in history. MANY companies are looking to hire, and will help you get there. It's a great time to get into aviation. And thank you for your service as a LEO!

[@thatguy7085]

50… yea, that is late in the game if you don’t have a good bit of time already. Maybe if you are retiring from law enforcement helicopter pilot.

[@thatguy7085]

Listen closely to this guy… he has been flying his entire life. There were clues to just how expensive this endeavor is where he mentioned his type ratings. If you don’t have a type rating in a mid sized jet by age 50, you will not make back what it costs you to get it. Having been in law enforcement, I would advise becoming a lawyer as a second career or doctor… far less expensive and will pay more longer. A medically disabled lawyer can still work, a pilot can not. Just hearing this guys brief history… he has spent well over a half million dollars in training. Likely closer to $1 million. It is hard to believe, but yes, this training was over time. My cumulative flight training expenses are well over $640,000… and I’m not working as a pilot. There are dangers of going completely broke should you dive in without really examining this choice. Like I said… it is cheaper to become a doctor or a lawyer, and you can do it in the same amount of time.

[@6jefes948]

I began my flight training in 2019. At the suggestion of my CFI, I purchased my own little airplane and used it for all my ratings all the way up to commercial multi engine. I retired from law enforcement in 2021 and in 2022 started my new job as fo in a CRJ. Now I fly a Gulfstream. It wasn’t easy, but it can be done.

[@careersteer6497]

@@6jefes948 Thats awesome! Congrats on having such a great mission and specific goal. You are an inspiration to many young pilots!

[@JamR0ck]

I am 43 and restarting flight training in July. I started flight training when I was 19 (25 hrs). However, life got in the way. I am stoke to finally be able to chase my dreams.

[@careersteer6497]

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.

[@CSSZiegler]

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

[@misfittoytower]

The pilot was well-spoken and gave clear answers. The music was annoying, though. If I wanted to hear that, I would ride an elevator.

[@careersteer6497]

Thanks for your input. We’ll do a better job on the next one!

[@careersteer6497]

Maybe that's why we fly instead of ride elevators. Haha.

[@BaxterretxaB]

@@careersteer6497 just cut the music volume by about 50% maybe 75%, having some white background interview music is OK I think but this was a little bit loud

[@benh2134]

Excellent interview and info. Thanks. I'm just getting back into aviation after 13 years away. Just starting the journey so this info was perfect. Thanks again for sharing. Ben

[@careersteer6497]

Thanks Ben! You're welcome.

[@riod43]

When he said at 65 you're DONE, that is only half true. You are done flying part 121(major airlines and wide-body cargo)as per federal restrictions. Although you can continue to fly commercial through part 135 or part 91 as long as you are able to maintain a class 1 or class 2 medical certificate. He looks like hes over 65, so he's obviously not done.

[@careersteer6497]

Yes, He is well under 65!

[@marcjohnson4884]

@@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.

[@pingle37]

Im 57 and been away from aviation for years , Im now looking at corporate aviation , have 1000 TT , 350 ME and as soon as Im current again Im going for it

[@careersteer6497]

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

[@pingle37]

@@careersteer6497 , THX

[@marcjohnson4884]

Charter/coporate is not on many people's radar, but its a very good alternative and I think not as miserable as the regionals.

[@josiahbecker3703]

I am a little confused about what you said in the beginning , if you choose the corporate route as a corporate Pilot you won’t be home every night ? Are there careers in aviation you can make for example a 9 to 5

[@careersteer6497]

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

[@josiahbecker3703]

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

[@dsd-downshiftdave8056]

I'm 46 and thinking of making a career change- what are your thoughts of getting into it at my age and how much can one expect to spend on training

[@737Parkie]

I enjoy being an airline pilot…..having a set schedule and only having to do the flying is great.

[@flyinter1988]

Is it possible to be corporate pilot with less than 1500 flight hours?

[@Carter_brandt]

Hours???

[@littleindian3050]

What’s military have to do with it?…

[@careersteer6497]

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

[@dannialkhakdoust4518]

I am just wanting to get into the airlines but don’t have much resources, do you know who I can contact in Orange County California?

[@careersteer6497]

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.

[@sophiasocal68]

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

[@careersteer6497]

@@sophiasocal68 Excellent idea.

[@abstractbybrian]

when you say corporate pilot is that the same as a contract pilot?

[@careersteer6497]

Generally, yes.

[@topofthegreen]

Would be a cool career if I wasn’t 59, and mandatory retirement age wasn’t 65.

[@careersteer6497]

Yes, it is pretty amazing, but it is tough to get into at older ages, even if you have an ATP already.

[@topofthegreen]

So based on my age it’s not that doable because of age even if I was in excellent health, that’s a bummer.

[@sophiasocal68]

65 retirement age is for 121 carriers not corporate.

[@careersteer6497]

@@sophiasocal68 Sophia, is there any mandatory retirement age for any other part (91, etc) or is it just when you lose your medical?

[@6jefes948]

Aging out at 65 only applies to the airlines. I have a great friend who is 75 and still flying part 135.

[@thatguy7085]

Or… if you are under 30… FAA is hiring 1500 controllers right now

[@careersteer6497]

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

[@thatguy7085]

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

[@careersteer6497]

@@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.

[@swingtheB]

Airlines are filed to avoid turbulence. What he is saying is patently false.

[@mannygathers2114]

Great info with tons of details. Awesome🦾