How I Got To The Airlines

[@alexsze5455]

First, u have an amazing wife. Second, awesome story and video. Im 43 and applying to the regionals soon🙏🏼. Third, also a veteran (USMC) and prior first responder.

[@pilotjamie1176]

Glad to hear from you brother! Congrats on the regionals. Yes, Family makes it much easier, My wife continues to make this job possible and fun. I've been busy, but I'll get the next couple videos recorded soon. Feel free to message me on any of the social media's if you have any questions. Keep me posted on your progress!

[@marcjohnson4884]

Good luck, I too am considering a regional at late life (60!), nice to see an older person blogging as opposed to all the young ATP school people.

[@pilotjamie1176]

I'm almost done with training at my airline and there are more people in our position than you'd think. Good luck to you in whatever you decide!

[@marcjohnson4884]

@@pilotjamie1176 started ioe yet?

[@Motoxman319]

@@marcjohnson4884 not yet, I have my final checkride this week. Then the wait for IOE.

[@marcjohnson4884]

@@Motoxman319 How did the Embraer work out? I'm medevac now on a Lear.

[@pilotjamie1176]

​@@marcjohnson4884worked out great, I'm now a captain and loving life!

[@roberthurtado3469]

Happy for you brother

[@pilotjamie1176]

Thank you!

[@Wingman_33]

I'm honored to be your 3rd subscriber! I'm proud of you brother!

[@pilotjamie1176]

Thanks! I remember telling you that someday I would be a pilot when we worked at the fire station years before I started flight school. I was super jealous of your flying.

[@Wingman_33]

@@pilotjamie1176 I also remember the conversation. Your ability to learn and focus yourself to new things/careers is impressive and inspiring. Don't forget I also pointed un the direction of Kyle and his school. It looks like that decision worked out for the best. I'll check in with Kyle to collect some kind of referral reward 😜

[@adrianshaffar2123]

So glad I stumbled on your videos. I am also a prior paramedic and now finally getting to the regionals after Covid. I begin INDOC in Feb…so thanks for the videos.

[@pilotjamie1176]

Good Luck on your training! If you see me out there come say hi!

[@alexsze5455]

Awesome wife!! Where’s an update on ur regional journey??

[@pilotjamie1176]

I've been terrible about updates, ill get on it soon

[@001los]

Good for you man. I’m happy for you and your family. Keep moving on up.

[@pilotjamie1176]

Thanks!

[@pittiuomo123]

Absolutely amazing. Kudos to you! Subscribed:)

[@pilotjamie1176]

Thanks so much! I'm just wrapping up IOE, I'll get new videos up as soon as my schedule settles down. Glad to have you here!

[@christinabulcock6239]

Wicked! Strong work you two!!!!

[@pilotjamie1176]

Thank you so much!!

[@GymPilot]

Bro! So proud of you man. Also…you look good! 💪🏻

[@pilotjamie1176]

Thanks so much! You've come a long way as well!

[@TB-um1xz]

I flew for the regionals 5 years before moving on. Only good thing about the regionals was getting out.

[@xacute2937]

Regionals are not built for you to stay. Get your experience, get out.

[@riod43]

Are you sticking it out for CA or jumping ship for an LCC?

[@pilotjamie1176]

They automatically assign upgrade at my company at 1000 hours SIC, so I will go for captain. But I do plan on applying to southwest at that time as well. That is my end goal company. I plan on staying here until I can get on with them. Currently at 560 SIC time.

[@jameswelch4596]

First let start by saying I know this video is already a year old, so I hope you see this and respond. I am in a similar situation, I am a bit older and have my ppl looking to start instrument in the next month. I was wondering how you financed your training. If that is too personal or you don’t wish to discuss in this open of a forum I totally understand. TIA

[@pilotjamie1176]

I worked full time as a paramedic. Grabbed every extra shift I could. If I didn't get the OT I didn't get to fly. Took me a bit longer, but came out debt free.

[@jameswelch4596]

Thanks for the quick response, and am glad to see you following and accomplishing your dreams.

[@gregorymg2006]

Very cool story. I’m also hoping to switch careers at some point but also coming to the game late (47). I have PPL and Instrament rating complete and getting ready to start commercial training.

[@pilotjamie1176]

Thank you! You have plenty of time and are already halfway there. I appreciate the comment and look forward to any updates in your journey!

[@Rallyevowrc]

Was the flight school you learned and instructed at a Part 61 or Part 141?

[@pilotjamie1176]

It was a Part 61. Del Sol Aviation at sunport in Albuquerque NM