I would love to revive this post and see if any current mentors or students want to chime in. I am 50+ and interested in flying for the airlines as a second career. I understand I am working against the clock and will likely have 10 years. I am fine staying with the regionals or ULCC and flexible with locations and travel since my kids are in college already and living their own lives.
Any feedback or insights would be welcomed.
Vivian,
While this post may have been inactive for several years, there are many others on this topic. Our advice has not changed since the original post, if you are fine flying at a regional for the remainder of your career, then now isa an excellent time to get into the aviation industry.
Chris
Can ATP tailor something for a 53 year old with a good deal of flying GA? I have had the PPL and Instrument for over 25 years and over 3500 hours. I need to finish my commercial and have been debating just being a CFI in retirement or do I get paid more with benefits at an airline?
If I do the airline route do I even need to get a CFI or just focus on multi and ATP?
Thanks!
Brian,
ATP offers 2 programs, one with credit for your PPL, one without.
With 3500 I wouldnât even worry about your CFI. Get your ME and Commercial and apply to ANY Regional you like (or even an LCC), theyâll get you your ATP. Done.
Adam
Brian,
As Adam says best, the clock is ticking. Go get your Commercial license and Multi Engine Add-On and apply to the airlines. I wouldnât worry about the CFIs, since time is against all odds here. The airlines will put you through the appropriate training to get typed and your ATP.
Brady