Has anyone switched from public service to becoming a pilot?

[Hannah]

Kade,

If you use the search feature and type “firefighter” you’ll see quite a few. Here are some just to help get you started…

Firefighter to Pilot?

Hi everyone. My name is Daniel and I have always considered pursuing a career as a pilot but committed my time and dedication to a career as a firefighter. While I am happy and successful in my position, a recent injury has reignited my interest in becoming a pilot. Health and longevity as a firefighter is not as easy to achieve as in other careers. I am 31 years old with a newborn and know a career change is no easy task. I am hoping to hear stories from people who have changed careers to beco…

Firefighter to Pilot

Hi, I am currently a full time firefighter in Utah. I am 38 and wanting to finally pursue my dream of becoming a commercial airline pilot. I am wondering what you all recommend I look for when researching flight schools. Although I work full time I have a schedule that’s conducive to pursuing other interests - I work 48 hour shifts with four days in between. Obviously based on my age I would like to find a school with an accelerated program. Is this possible to do while maintaining my curr…

Family, school, airlines, and stress but do you see the light at the end of the tunnel?

Morning John, I am Firefighter so I guess there are even more similarities there. A lot of what I have read and having spoken to people who have been in the program, you have to be 100% focused on school. Working during the process isn’t advised, To compensate for this, I factored my cost of living into my loan, I also had to draw from savings to make this happen. It’s a huge undertaking, making sure you have an idea what you have available to the last dollar. It’s not easy to do, but if it wa…

Hannah