How to Plan Your Career as a Pilot

[@paulnagel8161]

I really enjoy these one on one sessions with guys who are already in the pipeline and are actually doing it!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Me, too! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@matthewmelchiorre7162]

These interviews with people doing the non-traditional route to ATP are fantastic information. Thanks so much for taking the time to make them.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@amendez93]

This is a breath of fresh air and so motivating for me to hear this story and advice. This helps me feel and believe I can also become a pilot as I believe i am meant to.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I'm so glad!

[@ismaelmasso6662]

Great to know about people who made the career change later in life, in this society that basically tells you that your life ends when you turn 40 these stories are much needed. I missed some conversation around his personal circumstances, how he managed to change careers, how he did it financially and personally. Thanks

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Good feedback. I’ll try to incorporate more of that in future interviews.

[@davidjohnson2073]

I was working in the automotive field for 27 years most recently with Tesla. I kept dreaming about flying around the country once I retired with my wife. I got to the point I couldn’t see myself working in that field for the next 20+ years so I decided to make the change. I got a loan after paying cash for about 40% of the full amount up front. The bank had a program that worked specifically for pilots so the payments don’t even start until after 18 months I think it was. For the next two years the payments stay small expecting you to make CFI money. After those two years you start paying a lot more. I ended up paying it off early but I think it’s a good way to get someone through their training while not going broke. I’ve never been happier career wise. I jumped in with both feet and I don’t regret a second of it. Even the driving for Uber while in flight training and working as a realtor part time trying to keep money coming in. It’s totally worth it!

[@ismaelmasso6662]

@@davidjohnson2073 your story is amazing and inspiring! I keep researching how can I do the same here in EU & UK. I wish you the best for your flying career.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@justinhunt6390]

@@davidjohnson2073which bank did you use for your loan?

[@KN-tg5sg]

Great video. Love all the info! Keep the information flowing. I have been learning so much.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad to help! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@aldohattonduran5227]

Trent 🛫🛩️ as I've prior... These career 2.0 pilots videos ARE THE BEST!! nothing more inspirational than to see 48-5? Year olds (like us) departing on and succeeding in the pilot profession and the various ways to time build and obtain they're ideal job! Thank you so much and have a great weekend 💪🏻🇺🇸🛩️

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You bet!

[@Zansaldo1]

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[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@edward_98101]

Great content @Fly with Trent - really enjoyed this interview with Dave.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

So happy to hear that. Thank you for watching!!

[@davidmangold1838]

Good interview. Tell Dave to apply at 1,000 hours at the majors, so they know he’s interested. Keep updating hours and resume at 1,200, 1,400 and 1,500 hours. It’s appealing to become jet pic, but don’t let that keep you flying corporate until 2,000-2,500 hours. At your age, you want a seniority number ASAP. Waiting another year beyond 1,500 hours can mean 100’s of seniority numbers lost! And Southwest may be most appealing to you, lining in Dallas, but AA, UAL, Delta may snap you up! I did 40 years airline career, retiring at 65 with American. Check each airlines’ retirement projections, to see where you’ll be-as a 50 year old. Try to bypass regionals with majors’ affiliation. It’s not as good as directly with the majors! Good luck,?enjoy the ride! Dave

[@davidmangold1838]

To summarize; the major airlines have the job you want. Let THEM DECIDE when to hire you, not vice versa😉. All civilian flying, I got hired during deregulation in 1978. This is a bigger hiring boom than then. I applied with 1,500 hours, and no Jet time at age 23. At age 25 and with 2,500 hours, I interviewed with United, AA and Ozark Air Lines. I chose AA. Had I waited, I would have had hundred hired before me.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Solid advice! I’ll take it myself and suggest Dave read your comments as well! Thanks! Ps….if you’d like to do an interview on my channel, I’d love to chat with you about that.

[@davidjohnson2073]

Thanks for the feedback, I’ll do that!

[@davidmangold1838]

@@trent_dyrsmid thanks for the invite! I’m best at replying to others herein, when comments cause me to recall, then contribute. My advice is based on what I did, but it was 45-55 years ago. My advice is generic, and I’m a bit out of touch, with how things go today (I like mentoring and I have helped other experienced pilots find jobs).

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Understood. Thanks for being a part of the community anyway!!

[@tylerbrantner4026]

Love this interview style of video! Keep up the great content Trent!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks! Will do!

[@RexOne108]

Sent application today for Right Seat Program at local CAE after watching this. Never knew programs like that existed. Thanks.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Great to hear! Fingers are crossed for you!

[@Thumper43230]

Thanks for the video Trent and for the info David. I live in the North Dallas area and an familiar with the places he mentioned. I might just be following your path and flying with you some day soon.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad you found it so helpful! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@davidjohnson2073]

I look forward to it!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@aviatordalala]

I thought I will study for my General knowledge of aircraft exam, but here we go, your video… 😂😂😂

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@aviatordalala]

Enjoyed video and then learning, thanks

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@v1kng99]

Great videos. I love these interviews.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad you like them!

[@mannygathers2114]

Very good info gents!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad you think so!

[@Ron-fh1ef]

Great advice!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad you think so!

[@theghastlygamer5326]

I have a question. Do you know if any of the scholarships an older person has a chance of gettingor is it just young people fresh out of high school etc?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I don’t know the answer to that one. Thank you so much for watching!!

[@niojijb]

So who typically is responsible for that first "type" rating? Did the company get him typed in that aircraft? What about larger companies like Netjet...do they get you typed in whichever aircraft they assign you?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

If you are an employee, your employer pays for your type rating. If you are an independent contractor, you pay for your type rating.

[@Dragonred88]

ive been following your journey for a while trent, i want to try to become an airline pilot but i was told by my doctor that I likely meet the criteria of generalized anxiety disorder, although he didnt say it was diagnosed (this was during covid19 i think it was temporary as i dont feel i have it) ,should I disclose this for the medical MEI ? idkn i wont want to be denied or deffered for lenght studies/observations

[@trent_dyrsmid]

That’s not advice I can give. Sorry!

[@azyyahwallace]

Do you know what flight school he went to im trying to pick one and live in the dfw area

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thrust Flight out of Addison.

[@davidschutz2819]

Hey i just tuned 22 and am a few hours away from my completion of frozen atp. I want to become an airline pilot in Germany. Do you have any advice and suggestions? It’s kinda wird being in this industry at this young age

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Sadly, I have zero knowledge of becoming an airline pilot outside the US.

[@danetcs]

Wait. Is this Dave Johnson that used to work at Lexus of Bellevue??!!??

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Not sure. I’ll let him answer that.

[@bigskeet]

I’m a little confused why David isn’t teaching as a CFI. Was he unable to pass the CFI test, or was he CFI rated but was not hired on as a CFI at his school?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I’ll let him answers that. Thank you so much for watching!!

[@MrObeesho]

Professional pilots don't pay for their own type ratings. Please understand that when times were much different (worse) it was common to essentially pay for a job in aviation. We have come too far to consider voluntarily turning back the clock 25 years to shell out tens of thousands out of pocket for training in someone else's airplane that they need you to fly.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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

[@mukhiddintashpulatov8865]

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[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@joemay5]

step 1 be rich AF and spend 100 grand on training.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It all helps my channel to grow and help more guys/gals like us!!

[@Bdonnelly2]

@trent_dyrsmid I’m 51 and doing a 2.0 career change and I’d love to connect . PVT Single , multi, working on instrument /commercial 225 hours.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Hi Chris! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment. I’m honored that you’d like to connect. Please feel free to DM me in IG.

[@JeremyMyersmusic]

Enjoyed the video. Thanks for doing these @trent_dyrsmid !

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You’re welcome!