(Fuzz) wrote in
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Hi all,

I'm 36 years old and I'm wondering if it would be possible to become a
professional pilot. I've never taken a flight lesson - is it
possible, or am I dreaming? Even flying for a charter company would
be cool. Just wonderin'...

Fuzz


It may not be too late, but this may not be the best option for most
middle aged people who already have good jobs. The coolness wears off
very fast. Flying pays very little until you make it to the major
airlines (which may be unrealistic when starting at 36). You will spend
several years working as a CFI for minimum wages trying to get the hours
you need. If you are lucky, you will be hired for a commuter and make
about $20k per year. I know several people who took this route, got tired
of the low wages and gave up flying altogether. Another person lost his
medical, which put and end to the whole thing.