How I Went From Private Pilot to First Officer with an Airline in Just 13 Months

[@matthewhevey8104]

Congratulations! I am a 55 year old physician who plans on getting out of medicine and becoming a commercial pilot as well! You have a very inspiring story! Makes me believe it’s possible. And, like you, I’d be thrilled with flying with a regional for the rest of my career. Thank you for what you are doing with these videos.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You’re welcome!

[@randyjohnson8592]

Congratulations, Trent! I’ve been following since the first “Is 53 too old” video and I’m excited to see you make it happen! I never comment on videos but your channel has been a huge inspiration as I’m taking in all of this information on my career 2.0 journey as well! Thank you for the content!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Randy, thank you so much for watching all my videos and now finally leaving a comment to let me know how my work has helped you. Blue skies and tail wins ahead!

[@jaeahn816]

Wow...I did my first solo XC for PPL today. It was hot, sweaty, nervous and one go-around, but I returned where I departed. It is not very exciting day as my first solo, but I know I'm getting better. Your track is a good indicator for me. And, big Congratulations on your CJO! That is another inspiration for me.

[@lucasszymanski114]

Congrats on your first cross country! Fly safe! Awesome stuff!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Great job! Thank you so much for watching my videos!

[@ericm6631]

Huge congrats, Trent! I've been following your journey since your first "Is 53 too old" vid and am so happy for you. Following your path with my own Career 2.0 flying journey, too, albeit at a slower pace. Best of luck at the regional!

[@robertthomas2032]

Copy, cut, paste!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

@ericm6631 thanks!!!

[@jacobfelton6350]

Congrats! I won’t lie, I was a hater when I first saw your plan to go zero to FO in 18 months. So glad you proved me wrong!!! Hard work and discipline gets anything done!!! Hope to see you on the flight deck

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Jacob, that’s probably one of the coolest and most honest comments I’ve ever read on my channel! Thank you so much 😎

[@serverguy74]

Excited for you Trent! I've been following since your first video. Just started working on my CFI and plan to complete this fall, shortly after I blow out 50 candles on the cake.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks for being such a terrific supporter of my channel throughout the journey! I wish you all the best in your own journey :-)

[@SuperAirplanemaster]

Hey Trent, I’ve been following you since day one and I just wanted to say congratulations on your official job offer with the largest regional carrier in the US! I did some research and I think I know which one it is, but I’ll keep it to myself to protect your privacy. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making these videos. They’ve really helped me. I’m currently finishing up my CFI because I have an opportunity to fly for the United States Armed Forces. To do that, I need to get my CFI and a few other things. Watching your videos has inspired me to continue on this journey. I wish you the best of luck in your regional jet training and your airline pilot career. Hopefully, one day we’ll be working for the same major carrier and flying together in the same cockpit. Congrats again, I’m so proud of you. Thank you for making these videos and please keep them coming. I’m showing them to some of the parents I work with at an organization that teaches kids how to fly, do search and rescue missions, and public speaking. Some of the parents are even interested in flying themselves. Great work, man. Super happy and proud of you! Best, Keilyn

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thank you so very very much!!!

[@bryanwilson9029]

Dang! Way to go Trent! Congratulations. A couple more years until I’m free from the army and heading that direction. Cheers!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thx Bryan!

[@JKShoops]

Congrats on the huge accomplishment and thanks for sharing!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks so much!

[@leoayr6453]

Congrats Trent! I've been following the journey for a while. Keep spreading great information and inspiration through your videos.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thank you! Will do!

[@lowrider7474]

Congrats!! I'm sure airline training will keep you busy but it'd be super cool to maybe see a video one day on tips to succeed in airline training or something like that, best of luck!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I’m sure I’ll be doing a few of those :)

[@mannygathers2114]

Trent! Congrats Brother on your continued success. I’ll be getting your program to guide me along the way. See you in the friendly skies soon🫡 Manny

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks Manny!

[@astralbody]

Love seeing you make it, never doubted it. Congratulations Trent! I hope I can make it too. Working on my commercial now and looking to CFI this Autumn. Good on you, for me at 51 it's tough to keep the steam on and go go. Cheers from one of those few ladies that watch you. Victoria

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Hi Victoria….thx so much!!

[@ryanblackburn892]

So is the course just a compilation of KZbin videos from your channel or are they new/expanded upon? Wasn’t totally clear in the pitch.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

The Guide to Accelerated Flit Training is an organized and condensed version of information I’ve shared across many videos. Plus, it contains all my study notes.

[@TheAnimal191]

Incredible timing! I was just listening to one of your interviews with the Pro-Pilot Podcast guys and heard you mention your cloud "flashcards" you created when studying for the instrument exam. I thought to myself that I would easily buy something like that if it was made available. Does that info come with this offer and if not is it something you would consider maybe putting up separately? Love your content, its awesome to see people winning!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

They are included 👍

[@Skylion73]

Such as great inspiration! Thank you Trent and congratulations!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks so much!

[@darren7422]

Will your guide be applicable for Canucks or is it specific to training in the US? Months or even year long waiting lists for instruction and even check rides north of the 49th. Many of the "flying clubs" have become aviation colleges in the major metros.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

It has content to teach you how to select the best flight school that will give you the odds for the fastest training and that is applicable north and south of the border. It also includes my study guides for the check rides, so that would probably only apply to the US, but there could be a significant overlap. I don’t know.

[@barrettkharvey]

Hey Trent, I am curious if you split time for your commercial training or did you build that time all solo? I am finishing my Instrument at a 141 school and to minimize cost and speed training up for commercial considering switching to 61. Thank you in advance!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

All solo. I preferred the solitude and wanted to be able to adjust my schedule on the fly if needed.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Sorry to hear that

[@Mr_Bones.]

I watched your first video during my instrument training and only now am I about to finish commercial. Money has been a huge limiting factor, but we all must forge our own paths. I’m very happy for you Trent and I will definitely keep watching your videos. I’ve met many older (30yr old and up) people who are interested in becoming a pilot and I’ve been recommending your videos in my Getting Started at Zero Hours guide. You, Flight Insight, and MZero should be presented achievement trophies from the airlines themselves for helping thousands of people realize their dreams. TY Trent, I hope to meet you one day and give you a handshake

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Wow….thank you so much for the kind words about my work! I wish you all the very best in your own journey forward from here!

[@perrysplus]

You sir are a boss! You started AFTER I did, got your ratings, banged them out, worked hard and have beaten me to the airlines. I went the way of buying my own plane and built my time that way and got on via part 135 and you smoked me. Bravo! Just goes to show, if you hit it hard and hang it out there you too can be successful! Great job! I’m so proud of you in what you have accomplished. I hope to meet you some day and shake your hand. And, I hope to best you to the mainline, but I’m not sure that will happen :)

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thx Perry! There’s so much uncertainty right now. I’m just happy to have my Skywest CJO and look forward to starting my Jet training!!

[@PalmerAviation]

What 135 do you fly for, I’m a CFI,CFII,MEI with about 420 hours I have an instructing gig but it’s slow looking for a busy instructing job and eventually a 135 any advice ?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@thehowtostudios1980]

what are your thoughts on the SubSonex personal jet kits? they seem like quite impressive little jets.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I am not familiar with them, so I do not have an opinion.

[@Swimmingpoolninja]

Inspirational as always. My business has been extremely demanding the last 6 months. 12-15 hour days. Scheduling planes became far too difficult at my flight school and instructors could not work with my limited availability. I’m not giving up. Just went into contract on a Cherokee 140/16” yesterday and found an independent CFI. So hopefully back on track in a couple weeks. Question Trent. If you owned a plane and wanted to offset the expense would you… A) Start a partnership and sell shares B) Start a flying club. C) Leaseback to a flight school or club.. D) Lease to independent CFIs similar to your arrangement with aircraft owners… Or, do you know of any other options that may work?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I’ve never owned airplane so I’m no expert on this, but if I had to pick one, I would probably pick D. Good luck!!

[@bomoscar]

Hello sir, what flight school did you attend to, for the accelerated training? Thanks

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks for watching! The school that I attended does not want me sharing their name on my social media because every time I do their phone explodes. They have no interest in training private pilots. The only thing that they really want to do is provide accelerated training for CFI and multi engine ratings. So…to help my viewers find a school that does want to train private pilots, I’ve just formed a partnership with a terrific school in Arizona. You can watch a video about it here flywithtrent.com/flight-training-in-mesa/

[@petey33x]

Wife and I are working out a budget this week to see what leaving my job to start full time flight training would look like. Your videos have been very inspirational to see what discipline and dedication can do. I appreciate you, Trent!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thx Pete!! Best of luck :)

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@petey33x]

@@Heyemeyohsts last day of work today at my current job. I have an interview lined up for another role that would allow a fuller flight schedule due to the traditional hours it has. ✈️

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@Musiqman76]

SkyWest is lucky to have you Trent! I look forward to all of your future content on this channel!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thank you so much for saying!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

🤣

[@jaypav5120]

This has been a fun journey to watch Trent! Just curious, what is your family situation? Seems like support for the time you have put into this would have to be rock solid!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Married with one child and a very, very supportive wife!

[@jaypav5120]

Excellent! I am in the same position at 47 (family wise). I just need to start my flight training!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

👍

[@theodoregrader8270]

You did it! Congratulations Trent!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Yes! Thank you!

[@alex01avi]

Hi! Can you make a video how on how did you prepare for the airline interview/s?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I used www.aviationinterviews.com/

[@mrkc10]

Great video Trent. Congratulations on the Skywest gig. When is your training class start date ? Looking forward to future content 👍🏻

[@trent_dyrsmid]

They will tell me a class date sometime in early September. As far as I was told last time, the class start date would then be sometime in November.

[@mrkc10]

@@trent_dyrsmid That’s awesome! I’ll be curious to see in the future what aircraft type you end up getting. Again congratulations.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I’m on the list for the E175

[@mrkc10]

@@trent_dyrsmid That’s awesome! -175 is such a hugely popular jet. Time to go burn some Jet-A and Class A Airspace Views 😎

[@trent_dyrsmid]

👍👍

[@artifice6144]

Congrats. Thats so awesome. Keep up the hard work. When do you start jet training?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Probably November, but of course that isn’t etched in Stone. I could end up with a class date sooner.

[@jacobgoulding]

Great video Trent! Appreciate all the helpful tips- I just purchased your training program. :) I'm saving up to go all in on accelerated training full time but I'm about 12 months out. I know it's a good idea to knock out all written tests beforehand and they're good for 2 yrs.. but since I'm about 12 months out, should I wait to take the tests until closer in? Or should I just get out of the way now and be done with them knowing there will be a gap in training? Just dont want to forget any info for checkrides that may slow me down when I'm actually ready to pull the trigger.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thank you for purchasing my guide. I would probably wait a bit so that there is not a gap between all of the studying you would need to do to take the test now and when you start your training so that you’ve minimize how much you would forget during that gap.

[@DRich17]

13 months is awesome man congrats again!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks!!

[@skipole]

where did you CFI at? I’m currently in the process of getting my PPL… so on so forth, and I plan on moving back home (Boise ID) to CFI at and get my hours.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I never CFI’d at a school. I’m an independent.

[@skipole]

@@trent_dyrsmid I know you’re in the Boise area, did you do most your work at the Boise airport, caldwell, nampa?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

All 3

[@jordenlafortune1811]

29 yrs old got my ppl been over a year at part 61 school halfway thru my instrument with 210 hours. Instrument feels like the hardest thing I’ve ever done and it’s dragging but thanks for your inspo hopefully I’ll get my Certs soon

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thank you for watching my videos and I wish you all the best of luck with that instrument rating!

[@davidboucher2577]

Congrats Trent! I am researching doing exactly what you did but in Canada. I am 45 and about to begin my career change in Toronto. I have no problem paying for the info but, does this info apply equally in Canada? Love your videos, seen them all!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Yes, I would say that better than 90% of the information in my guide is applicable in Canada. If you decide after purchasing that it is not worth the money, just ask for a refund.

[@robertthomas2032]

Another great video as always brother. I’ve been wondering for a long time. If you didn’t have a family or a home in Boise, would you have stayed in Ohio and worked as a cfi/mei at mca?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Not a chance!!!

[@robertthomas2032]

😆

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@rashedulkabir6227]

Are you the person mentioned in "Atomic Habits"?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Yes that’s me.

[@paulnagel8161]

I love your content. Very inspiring!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I appreciate that!

[@ForeignFlu]

What does the guide consist of? Can we get a run down on the format or what the topics are about so i know what im purchasing (even titles of the 11 videos would be nice)

[@trent_dyrsmid]

There is answers to your questions on the sales page in the FAQ. Just click the link in the description to take you to that page.

[@itstheclarks]

soo awesome man. one thing i learned was everyone has their own creative path in aviation

[@trent_dyrsmid]

True!

[@EJ-hj4ll]

Would you be willing to share the Google docs that you used to study for the ratings that you completed after your instrument rating?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

They are all included in my guide to accelerated flight training. You can learn more about that product under the Products drop-down menu on my website.

[@EJ-hj4ll]

@@trent_dyrsmid thanks. Congrats on your new position. I’ve really appreciated the quality and depth of the comments that you’ve provided.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thank you!

[@thegoldenavatar]

Did you sign the SkyWest contract?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Yes, absolutely. For me there was no downside whatsoever. My plan from the beginning was to stay with Skywest for the entire duration of my career.

[@micclay]

I want to congratulate you again. Can I ask if you were using a sim program like Xplane or MFS during your long hiatus from an actual plane?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I have about five or 600 hours in Microsoft flight simulator and yes, I was using it a lot prior to going back to Flight School

[@markjones7063]

I'll wager you're getting the "real education" now. Stay safe out there.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thx, will do!

[@iapr]

Hi Trent. Where are you located?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Boise

[@iapr]

@trent_dyrsmid ouch . I'm in canada. GTA

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Canada’s NYC.

[@jeffb9370]

But do you think it was worth it to sign the "Contract"?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I signed it.

[@leoayr6453]

Your accelerated guide wasn't working for me from the link in the email. Did anyone else have that issue?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Here you go! flywithtrent.com/guide-to-accelerated-flight-training-offer-page/

[@eren8279]

Hey Trent can you make a video for people aspiring pilots outside of usa like in UAE on how they can get their first airline job after cfi couse many national airlines ask for flight time in bigger planes even for smaller planes

[@trent_dyrsmid]

That’s not a topic that I have any knowledge or experience with. Sry.

[@davidmangold1838]

Come train in the US. Anything is possible here-very difficult and more expensive, in most other countries.

[@eren8279]

@@davidmangold1838 I wish i could but I hold one of the weakest passport in the world ( Pakistan) and getting a us visa would is almost impossible.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@micclay]

I look forward to hearing about your airline training.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I will be sharing as much details as I can. Just have to keep in mind whatever social media policies they might have.

[@carlgallaher5466]

Did you sign the training contract?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Yes

[@WilcoBoss954]

Hi Trent I admire you so much I’m just about to start flight school I live in Florida do you mind helping me out please I just need a conversation to guide me in the right way.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thx for reaching out! Please watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJ7NoX2lYs6EmZosi=Q3qjyYaqWwHolqhC

[@mastiff521]

hello sir, I am a student pilot from India. I am looking forward to do my flight training in America. being efficient in my training in terms of cost and time in my utmost priority. For this I have come to understand that part 61 is better overall, but sir to get a visa and to start my flight training I am bound to apply in a part 141 school only. I can also apply to a school that is both part 61 and part 141. Sir, are you familiar with any schools which are both part 141 and part 61 and which also will also not pose a hefty price on my pockets and in which with hard work i will able to complete my flight training in reasonable time? Please do guide me sir, it would be really helpful for me.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I don’t have a specific school to suggest, but in my guide you will learn how to find them. flywithtrent.com/guide-to-accelerated-flight-training-offer-page/

[@mastiff521]

​@@trent_dyrsmidOk sir I understand, but does the guide also include how to contact or gain info about schools without actually being present there, because that is my main concern sir. The problem is I'll have to finalize school from my home country itself before coming to America and then plan everything in accordance with the flight school. Many agents in India keep guiding me to schools in America which promise prices based on minimums and also do not provide me with adequate contacts of students to gain a sophisticated review of the school. Sir I do understand guiding me like this no holds incentive for you but this small help will allow me to search and choose my school properly.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Yes

[@0320-h1d]

Hey Trent What happen on the interview, have you started your new job yet

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I got the job. I should be at ATP minimums in about three weeks and then they will assign me a class date.

[@0320-h1d]

@@trent_dyrsmid Congratulations again, you make me pursue my goals in aviation also. You have been truly a good help. God bless you

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thx!!

[@Pilot_education]

Hey trent I have a canadian ppl doing my cpl currently, is it possible to do intructor rating there in us and is there jobs security. How to go through immigration to work in us afterwards. Thankyou

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Any and all questions about immigration are beyond the scope of my expertise and I would recommend that you talk to an immigration attorney.

[@SaherHaroon]

Congratulations! 🎉🎉

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thank you!!

[@lilonionpowder]

Was this just a promotional video Trent?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Isn’t every video on KZbin a promotional video in someway shape or form?

[@dezient3816]

He's smart.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

🤷‍♂️

[@JadeP-ts2sc]

I thought you are/were student started last year with ppl then got a FO job now. But when I went to your website and i was like what?? Are you running Flight school??

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I did not run a Flight School. Over the last year to build my hours I worked as an independent instructor. I created the website to answer all the questions I kept getting in the KZbin comments about potentially doing training with me.

[@kennyadvocat]

How did the interview go? We've been waiting to hear the updates about that. =)

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I got the job! I expect to be at ATP minimums in about three weeks and then they will assign me a class date.

[@kennyadvocat]

@@trent_dyrsmid Guess i missed the big news, congrats!. Please make another video about the process.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

👍

[@LukeKirk1113]

Pretty nuts man, you caught the back end of the hiring wave

[@trent_dyrsmid]

It would seem so, at least in the short term.

[@LukeKirk1113]

@@trent_dyrsmid yeah, I’ll be ready for the next one. My buddies and I just barely missed it.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

👍

[@LukeKirk1113]

@@Heyemeyohsts well we’ll see🤷‍♂️ right now the shortage is of captains, wait a year for people to upgrade and I bet there will be some hiring again.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@ryanbarbosa3220]

Yeah ive been thinking about going for my pilot dream. Lots of money and id have to figure out how to do it and not loose my shirt for a full year.... thats my only issue now.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Ryan, there’s no question that the upfront costs to become a pilot are significant. With that said when you compare what it cost to become a doctor and then you look at the ROI, one could make a pretty good argument to becoming a pilot is actually a much better deal.

[@ryanbarbosa3220]

@trent_dyrsmid I totally agree with you that in reality 150k isn't that much money over multiple years. My problem is ide have to go to ATP by my house and well I don't know how I would do about a year with no income.. that would be the difficult part for me. If I can figure that out then I'm in. I'm hoping to maybe try it next year hopefully

[@trent_dyrsmid]

👍

[@anikae3494]

Hi Trent! I’m a 21 year old woman with basically no money in savings ($5k) but want to become an airline pilot! I don’t have any expenses that I could slash down on, and I only work part time for $17 an hour. Is getting a loan my only option?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Probably, yes.

[@KP1Shot]

So I picked the wrong school and spent way more than I needed to. Now looking at other schools and I can confirm it HURTS! lol

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Sry to hear that.

[@ollie7777]

The type that would abuse a satisfaction guarantee like that don’t make it anyway. Tyre kickers through and through.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

👍

[@gvudrt8266]

video starts at 3:30

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@Vet2241]

So your 54, 55 yoa……hired at a regional (conditional offer, not there yet). So now 55,56 yoa starting at a regional airline……first officer for approximately 18 months…now 58, 59 yoa. Ungrade to captain at that regional. 60, 61 yoa…….probably too old now for a major airline now. If the goal is to stay at a regional, including regional pay, commuting, being away from home (maybe) and terrible schedules……you did it……..unless you already have your retirement set and you can retire at 54 yoa, then quitting everything and flying at 54 yoa is too old. You have roughly 10 years to make any kind of money……depending on where you live, making over a 100k is nothing, especially if you have a family and are trying to save for retirement. Remember I said roughly 10 years. The first two years of this process you are not making anything…..so now you have 8 or 7 years left…….so yes, it can be done, zero time to a conditional offer at a regional in 18 months at 54 yoa if you hustle 24/7…..working full time and flying part time is not hustling, remember your paying $250 an hour for 250-300 hours of flying to obtain your flying licenses….then you need another 1200 hours to obtain your ATP for a conditional hire at a regional……..sure it can be done………good luck….

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Ok.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@edmoore3910]

Its a rich mans sport. Government weeded out the middleman in general aviation. Now they are working on the modelers.

[@Frindleeguy]

I got a $19,000 airplane that runs like a top. Tell me again how it's too expensive when my sidexside cost twice that.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Good reply!

[@papanovember0309]

Try to do In in europe. 😅

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@kcpcvideo]

Is this ai

[@trent_dyrsmid]

No sir.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

🤷‍♂️

[@lilonionpowder]

Step one: Be a millionaire

[@Pilot_Ty]

I’m the furthest thing from a millionaire and I’m getting my ratings right now VIA a loan.

[@jasonjohnston94]

That helps, but I’m at a Part 61 at 36 hours and 52 years old using credit cards. It’s not my first choice, but I’m hoping to get to ATP hours by age 55.

[@Frindleeguy]

It's not that serious. It's like 10% of the cost to be a surgeon and the potential for 65-100% of the pay.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Good replies!

[@lilonionpowder]

@@Pilot_Ty That’s good for you. I’m active duty military and currently finishing up my PPL. I’m waiting for my Part 61 school to become a Part 141 so I can use my G.I. bill to fund my IR, MEI, and Commercial/CFI and then I will utilize the Skillbridge program as a paid internship for a CFI or Survey Pilot position next September.

[@booneboone9705]

Do you have a degree?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

No

[@booneboone9705]

@@trent_dyrsmid Thanks 👍🏾

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You’re welcome!

[@jkim47ill]

Appreciate your other videos but really and absolutely despise you trying to sell courses just like every other KZbinr who promises XYZ. It’s a shame, knowledge should be free. I understand you’re trying to turn this into a business and make money and it’s your decision. I just think you should do better for the community instead of trying to capitalize on them. Do better Trent

[@trent_dyrsmid]

@@jkim47ill if you really appreciated my videos, you would also appreciate the immense time effort and expense it takes to create them. Rather than vent that you despise my offering things for sale, maybe turn inward and ask yourself why that is such a trigger for you? Perhaps it is because you have a job you hate, and you are envious of my ability to make a full-time living from KZbin? Perhaps you have money related issues that were installed into your subconscious by your parents? Or perhaps you are just not very happy and feel the need to “give me a piece of your mind”. Either way, I will continue to do what I do the way that I choose to do it. It’s called capitalism….and if I wasn’t creating value for others, my sales would be zero.

[@Dragonred88]

bro congratulations.... what if i dont have a US passport ??? I'm 36 and wanna do this always have been dream but wont get us passport for a few years until then all i got is work authorization and i even went ahead and obtained my 1st class medical .... this sucks dont know what to do

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Those would be questions for an immigration attorney. Not my area of expertise. Sorry!

[@unknownquantity4440]

Thanks for the vids. 2 years ago at almost the same age I asked myself the same question, and decided the answer was 'yes', it is to late. But apparently not. Now, I don't suppose what you learned can be adapted to becoming a pilot for an overseas airline?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I don’t know. Sry.

[@unknownquantity4440]

@@Heyemeyohsts Which country(ies) in the Americas and/or SE Asia would be the next best thing to training here in the US?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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