Expert on land transport

[Newbee (Richard)]

Is 47 years old to late to start a pilots career?

[Adam]

Not it’s not.

Adam

[Chris]

Check out this link:

Am I too old to be an Airline pilot?

This question gets asked A LOT (def one of the top 5). As the “old” second career guy (I started training at ATP when I was 39) I’m the one who most often fields it. The short answer is no, maybe, yes obviously depending on a) your age and b) your expectations for your career. The main thing you need to understand in all of this is airline pilots MUST retire at 65. Therefore the older you get, the less years you not only have to fly, but to advance. While in other careers you can possibly "climb…

[Brady]

Richard,

No, you are not “too late,” but as Adam likes to say - the clock is ticking. I know two other individuals that started ATP in their mid 40’s and are now either operating at a P135 carrier as that is where they wanted to go.

Brady

[Hannah]

Richard,

If you started this year, you could be at an airline by 49 and have a 16 year career. You could be a very senior captain at a regional or LCC or even get to a legacy and bid captain on a narrow body. All options could afford you a great quality of life.

Hannah